FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bath County
Studio
$796
1BR
$801
2BR
$977
3BR
$1,171
4BR
$1,528
Bath County, Virginia
FIPS 51017 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Bath County, VA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $796 | $9,552 |
| 1-Bedroom | $801 | $9,612 |
| 2-Bedroom | $977 | $11,724 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,171 | $14,052 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,528 | $18,336 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $977/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$39,080/yr ($3,257/mo). Area Median Income is $89,700.
At VA's state minimum wage of $12.41/hr, a worker would need to work 61 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $796 | $801 | $977 | $1,171 | $1,528 |
| FY2025 | $698 | $702 | $867 | $1,128 | $1,355 |
| FY2024 | $731 | $735 | $912 | $1,195 | $1,399 |
| FY2023 | $590 | $637 | $795 | $1,052 | $1,196 |
| FY2022 | $482 | $562 | $706 | $938 | $1,044 |
| FY2021 | $475 | $559 | $705 | $937 | $1,041 |
| FY2020 | $493 | $582 | $731 | $970 | $1,098 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $89,700
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $18,850 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $31,400 | $35,900 | $40,400 | $44,850 | $48,450 | $52,050 |
| 80% AMI | $50,250 | $57,400 | $64,600 | $71,750 | $77,500 | $83,250 |