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 — Portage County, WI
FMRs · Income Limits · LIHTC Rents
FY2026 HOME Rent Limits — Portage County, WI
| Limit Type | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High HOME Rent | $715 | $794 | $1,037 | $1,243 | $1,373 |
| Low HOME Rent | $931 | $1,063 | $1,196 | $1,328 | $1,436 |
High HOME Rent History (2-Bedroom)
| Fiscal Year | High HOME 2BR | Low HOME 2BR |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,037 | $1,196 |
| FY2025 | $1,029 | $1,101 |
| FY2024 | $977 | $1,115 |
| FY2023 | $904 | $1,035 |
| FY2022 | $844 | $1,012 |
| FY2021 | $782 | $905 |
| FY2020 | $784 | $883 |
| FY2019 | $716 | $820 |
| FY2018 | $700 | $862 |
| FY2017 | $714 | $798 |
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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.