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 — Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA
FMRs · Income Limits · LIHTC Rents
FY2026 HOME Rent Limits — Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA
| Limit Type | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High HOME Rent | $1,217 | $1,417 | $1,702 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,077 | $1,231 | $1,385 | $1,538 | $1,662 |
High HOME Rent History (2-Bedroom)
| Fiscal Year | High HOME 2BR | Low HOME 2BR |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,702 | $1,385 |
| FY2025 | $1,487 | $1,306 |
| FY2024 | $1,374 | $1,326 |
| FY2023 | $1,313 | $1,262 |
| FY2022 | $1,207 | $1,192 |
| FY2021 | $1,117 | $1,076 |
| FY2020 | $1,054 | $1,091 |
| FY2019 | $1,115 | $1,012 |
| FY2018 | $1,032 | $972 |
| FY2017 | $1,006 | $935 |
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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.