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 — Upshur County, WV

FMRs · Income Limits · LIHTC Rents

FY2026 HOME Rent Limits — Upshur County, WV

Limit Type Studio 1BR 2BR 3BR 4BR
High HOME Rent $728 $732 $961 $1,178 $1,178
Low HOME Rent $657 $751 $845 $938 $1,015

High HOME Rent History (2-Bedroom)

Fiscal Year High HOME 2BR Low HOME 2BR
FY2026 $961 $845
FY2025 $947 $816
FY2024 $924 $767
FY2023 $806 $731
FY2022 $760 $691
FY2021 $723 $618
FY2020 $708 $622
FY2019 $641 $623
FY2018 $661 $593
FY2017 $688 $562

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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.