Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area · FY2026 area median income $92,400 · effective May 1, 2026
Check whether a deal here pencils →| Unit | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $323 | $485 | $647 | $808 | $970 | $1,132 | $1,294 |
| 1BR | $346 | $520 | $693 | $866 | $1,040 | $1,213 | $1,387 |
| 2BR | $416 | $624 | $832 | $1,040 | $1,248 | $1,456 | $1,664 |
| 3BR | $480 | $720 | $961 | $1,201 | $1,441 | $1,681 | $1,922 |
| 4BR | $536 | $804 | $1,072 | $1,340 | $1,608 | $1,876 | $2,144 |
Gross rent includes utilities. Subtract the utility allowance for the rent you can charge.
| Household | 30% | 50% | 60% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,410 | $32,350 | $38,820 | $51,760 |
| 2 persons | $22,200 | $37,000 | $44,400 | $59,200 |
| 3 persons | $24,960 | $41,600 | $49,920 | $66,560 |
| 4 persons | $27,720 | $46,200 | $55,440 | $73,920 |
| 5 persons | $29,940 | $49,900 | $59,880 | $79,840 |
| 6 persons | $32,160 | $53,600 | $64,320 | $85,760 |
| 7 persons | $34,380 | $57,300 | $68,760 | $91,680 |
| 8 persons | $36,600 | $61,000 | $73,200 | $97,600 |
Rents are capped at 30% of the income limit for an imputed household of 1.5 persons per bedroom, so a two-bedroom unit uses the three-person limit. Under the average income test, units can be designated from 20% to 80% AMI as long as the weighted average stays at or below 60%.
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