FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Houston County
Studio
$740
1BR
$745
2BR
$978
3BR
$1,204
4BR
$1,295
Houston County, Texas
FIPS 48225 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Houston County, TX
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $740 | $8,880 |
| 1-Bedroom | $745 | $8,940 |
| 2-Bedroom | $978 | $11,736 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,204 | $14,448 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,295 | $15,540 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $978/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$39,120/yr ($3,260/mo). Area Median Income is $81,100.
At TX's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 104 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $740 | $745 | $978 | $1,204 | $1,295 |
| FY2025 | $707 | $711 | $933 | $1,149 | $1,237 |
| FY2024 | $708 | $712 | $926 | $1,148 | $1,233 |
| FY2023 | $623 | $635 | $826 | $1,007 | $1,110 |
| FY2022 | $563 | $578 | $761 | $941 | $1,032 |
| FY2021 | $538 | $557 | $734 | $913 | $995 |
| FY2020 | $529 | $542 | $714 | $890 | $967 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $81,100
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $17,600 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $29,300 | $33,500 | $37,700 | $41,850 | $45,200 | $48,550 |
| 80% AMI | $46,900 | $53,600 | $60,300 | $66,950 | $72,350 | $77,700 |