FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hardy County
Studio
$715
1BR
$784
2BR
$932
3BR
$1,146
4BR
$1,263
Hardy County, West Virginia
FIPS 54031 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Hardy County, WV
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $715 | $8,580 |
| 1-Bedroom | $784 | $9,408 |
| 2-Bedroom | $932 | $11,184 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,146 | $13,752 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,263 | $15,156 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $932/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$37,280/yr ($3,107/mo). Area Median Income is $63,600.
At WV's state minimum wage of $8.75/hr, a worker would need to work 82 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $715 | $784 | $932 | $1,146 | $1,263 |
| FY2025 | $688 | $719 | $891 | $1,128 | $1,250 |
| FY2024 | $681 | $685 | $869 | $1,112 | $1,238 |
| FY2023 | $580 | $583 | $768 | $973 | $1,115 |
| FY2022 | $562 | $565 | $705 | $965 | $1,053 |
| FY2021 | $520 | $523 | $676 | $944 | $1,170 |
| FY2020 | $523 | $527 | $662 | $933 | $1,162 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $63,600
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,600 |
| 50% AMI | $26,300 | $30,050 | $33,800 | $37,550 | $40,600 | $43,600 |
| 80% AMI | $42,100 | $48,100 | $54,100 | $60,100 | $64,950 | $69,750 |