FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lincoln County
Studio
$667
1BR
$714
2BR
$869
3BR
$1,042
4BR
$1,177
Lincoln County, West Virginia
FIPS 54043 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Lincoln County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $667 | $8,004 |
| 1-Bedroom | $714 | $8,568 |
| 2-Bedroom | $869 | $10,428 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,042 | $12,504 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,177 | $14,124 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $869/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$34,760/yr ($2,897/mo). Area Median Income is $63,200.
At WV's state minimum wage of $8.75/hr, a worker would need to work 77 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $667 | $714 | $869 | $1,042 | $1,177 |
| FY2025 | $612 | $729 | $883 | $1,064 | $1,171 |
| FY2024 | $621 | $646 | $849 | $1,027 | $1,150 |
| FY2023 | $590 | $649 | $800 | $974 | $1,075 |
| FY2022 | $503 | $591 | $705 | $871 | $956 |
| FY2021 | $495 | $571 | $686 | $865 | $1,035 |
| FY2020 | $482 | $572 | $691 | $932 | $1,074 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $63,200
| 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 |