Fair Market Rents: Nelson County, VA (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Nelson County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | VA median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,421/mo | $1,005 (+41%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,602/mo | $1,053 (+52%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,824/mo | $1,254 (+45%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,218/mo | $1,716 (+29%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,731/mo | $1,950 (+40%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in VA. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Nelson County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Nelson County
We track 2 assisted properties countywide: