FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lavaca County
Studio
$820
1BR
$886
2BR
$1,055
3BR
$1,265
4BR
$1,770
Lavaca County, Texas
FIPS 48285 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Lavaca County, TX
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $820 | $9,840 |
| 1-Bedroom | $886 | $10,632 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,055 | $12,660 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,265 | $15,180 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,770 | $21,240 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,055/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$42,200/yr ($3,517/mo). Area Median Income is $91,500.
At TX's federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr, a worker would need to work 112 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $820 | $886 | $1,055 | $1,265 | $1,770 |
| FY2025 | $798 | $839 | $1,017 | $1,225 | $1,585 |
| FY2024 | $831 | $858 | $1,067 | $1,290 | $1,580 |
| FY2023 | $700 | $720 | $929 | $1,151 | $1,248 |
| FY2022 | $616 | $642 | $833 | $1,080 | $1,216 |
| FY2021 | $513 | $590 | $777 | $1,066 | $1,149 |
| FY2020 | $474 | $552 | $727 | $1,016 | $1,093 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $91,500
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,250 | $22,000 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $32,050 | $36,600 | $41,200 | $45,750 | $49,450 | $53,100 |
| 80% AMI | $51,250 | $58,600 | $65,900 | $73,200 | $79,100 | $84,950 |