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 — Pender County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
FMRs · Income Limits · LIHTC Rents
FY2026 HOME Rent Limits — Pender County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
| Limit Type | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High HOME Rent | $1,016 | $1,064 | $1,166 | $1,622 | $1,797 |
| Low HOME Rent | $957 | $1,095 | $1,232 | $1,370 | $1,480 |
High HOME Rent History (2-Bedroom)
| Fiscal Year | High HOME 2BR | Low HOME 2BR |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,166 | $1,232 |
| FY2025 | $1,079 | $1,121 |
| FY2024 | $1,109 | $1,026 |
| FY2023 | $988 | $933 |
| FY2022 | $902 | $882 |
| FY2021 | $843 | $788 |
| FY2020 | $757 | $752 |
| FY2019 | $794 | $697 |
| FY2018 | $796 | $667 |
| FY2017 | $717 | $642 |
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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.