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 — Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area

FMRs · Income Limits · LIHTC Rents

FY2026 HOME Rent Limits — Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area

Limit Type Studio 1BR 2BR 3BR 4BR
High HOME Rent $1,953 $2,015 $2,246 $2,699 $2,699
Low HOME Rent $1,453 $1,661 $1,868 $2,076 $2,242

High HOME Rent History (2-Bedroom)

Fiscal Year High HOME 2BR Low HOME 2BR
FY2026 $2,246 $1,868
FY2025 $2,314 $1,845
FY2024 $2,045 $1,741
FY2023 $1,838 $1,696
FY2022 $1,785 $1,601
FY2021 $1,765 $1,451
FY2020 $1,707 $1,417
FY2019 $1,665 $1,365
FY2018 $1,793 $1,318
FY2017 $1,746 $1,241

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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.