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 — San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area

FMRs · Income Limits · LIHTC Rents

FY2026 HOME Rent Limits — San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area

Limit Type Studio 1BR 2BR 3BR 4BR
High HOME Rent $2,621 $2,982 $3,339 $3,339 $3,339
Low HOME Rent $1,798 $2,055 $2,312 $2,568 $2,775

High HOME Rent History (2-Bedroom)

Fiscal Year High HOME 2BR Low HOME 2BR
FY2026 $3,339 $2,312
FY2025 $3,172 $2,261
FY2024 $2,994 $2,073
FY2023 $2,941 $2,007
FY2022 $2,738 $1,896
FY2021 $2,458 $1,865
FY2020 $2,301 $1,777
FY2019 $2,135 $1,646
FY2018 $2,034 $1,496
FY2017 $1,841 $1,343

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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.