What are HOME program rent limits?

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program sets maximum rents for units in HOME-funded affordable housing. High HOME rents are the lesser of the Section 8 FMR or 30% of 65% of Area Median Income, and apply to most assisted units. Low HOME rents apply to units reserved for very low-income households (the "20 at 50" set-aside) and are based on 30% of 50% AMI.

HOME Program Rent Limits — California-Lexington Park, MD MSA

FMRs · Income Limits · LIHTC Rents

FY2024 HOME Rent Limits — California-Lexington Park, MD MSA

Limit Type Studio 1BR 2BR 3BR 4BR
High HOME Rent $1,470 $1,492 $1,755 $2,277 $2,338
Low HOME Rent $1,163 $1,330 $1,496 $1,663 $1,796

High HOME Rent History (2-Bedroom)

Fiscal Year High HOME 2BR Low HOME 2BR
FY2024 $1,755 $1,496
FY2023 $1,597 $1,361
FY2022 $1,372 $1,286
FY2021 $1,343 $1,223
FY2020 $1,328 $1,166
FY2019 $1,325 $1,145
FY2018 $1,329 $1,163
FY2017 $1,260 $1,121

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How HOME rents differ from FMRs and LIHTC limits

HOME rent limits apply specifically to rental units funded through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Unlike Section 8 Fair Market Rents (which set voucher payment standards) or LIHTC maximum rents (which apply to tax-credit properties), HOME limits cap what an owner of a HOME-assisted unit may charge. Each year HUD publishes both the High and Low HOME rents; the applicable limit depends on the unit's income targeting under the project's HOME agreement.