FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Aleutians West Census Area, AK
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,571
1BR
$1,670
2BR
$2,191
3BR
$2,652
4BR
$2,901
Hours/week at min wage
130 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $13.00/hr (AK)
YoY change (2BR)
+9%
+$181 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,972–$2,410
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Aleutians West Census Area, AK
Non-Metropolitan area · AK · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,571 | $18,852 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,670 | $20,040 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,191 | $26,292 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,652 | $31,824 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,901 | $34,812 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,755 → FY2026 $2,191
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,571 | $1,670 | $2,191 | $2,652 | $2,901 |
| FY2025 | $1,437 | $1,532 | $2,010 | $2,440 | $2,740 |
| FY2024 | $1,349 | $1,515 | $1,991 | $2,407 | $3,044 |
| FY2023 | $1,202 | $1,365 | $1,797 | $2,187 | $2,414 |
| FY2022 | $1,097 | $1,255 | $1,651 | $2,041 | $2,476 |
| FY2021 | $1,052 | $1,210 | $1,595 | $1,984 | $2,384 |
| FY2020 | $1,144 | $1,333 | $1,755 | $2,187 | $2,612 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $139,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $29,200 | $33,400 | $37,550 | $41,700 | $48,350 | $55,450 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $48,650 | $55,600 | $62,550 | $69,500 | $75,100 | $80,650 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$26,292/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$87,640/yr
$7,303/mo gross income
FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents
Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →
| AMI Band | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI Maximum | $1,216 | $1,390 | $1,563 | $1,876 | $2,015 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,459 | $1,668 | $1,876 | $2,251 | $2,418 |
FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits
Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →
| Limit Type | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High HOME Rent | $1,571 | $1,670 | $2,191 | $2,258 | $2,258 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,216 | $1,390 | $1,563 | $1,737 | $1,877 |
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