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 — Wilmington, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
FMRs · Income Limits · LIHTC Rents
FY2026 HOME Rent Limits — Wilmington, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
| Limit Type | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High HOME Rent | $1,144 | $1,513 | $1,659 | $1,774 | $1,774 |
| Low HOME Rent | $956 | $1,092 | $1,228 | $1,365 | $1,475 |
High HOME Rent History (2-Bedroom)
| Fiscal Year | High HOME 2BR | Low HOME 2BR |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,659 | $1,228 |
| FY2025 | $1,580 | $1,218 |
| FY2024 | $1,515 | $1,116 |
| FY2023 | $1,259 | $1,015 |
| FY2022 | $1,164 | $958 |
| FY2021 | $1,069 | $857 |
| FY2020 | $966 | $883 |
| FY2019 | $1,003 | $820 |
| FY2018 | $993 | $812 |
| FY2017 | $915 | $767 |
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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.