FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bethel Census Area, AK
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,688
1BR
$1,719
2BR
$1,938
3BR
$2,324
4BR
$2,566
Hours/week at min wage
115 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $13.00/hr (AK)
YoY change (2BR)
+2%
+$38 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +20.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,744–$2,132
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Bethel 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) | $1,688 | $20,256 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,719 | $20,628 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,938 | $23,256 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,324 | $27,888 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,566 | $30,792 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,688 → FY2026 $1,938
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,688 | $1,719 | $1,938 | $2,324 | $2,566 |
| FY2025 | $1,640 | $1,650 | $1,900 | $2,289 | $2,519 |
| FY2024 | $1,587 | $1,597 | $1,957 | $2,366 | $2,710 |
| FY2023 | $1,417 | $1,426 | $1,819 | $2,214 | $2,444 |
| FY2022 | $1,242 | $1,362 | $1,698 | $2,099 | $2,547 |
| FY2021 | $1,146 | $1,407 | $1,614 | $2,008 | $2,189 |
| FY2020 | $1,234 | $1,483 | $1,688 | $2,104 | $2,287 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $83,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,750 | $27,150 | $34,150 | $41,250 | $48,350 | $55,450 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $39,550 | $45,200 | $50,850 | $56,500 | $61,050 | $65,550 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $63,300 | $72,350 | $81,400 | $90,400 | $97,650 | $104,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$23,256/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
28% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$77,520/yr
$6,460/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 | $726 | $830 | $933 | $1,120 | $1,203 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $871 | $996 | $1,120 | $1,344 | $1,444 |
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 | $1,348 | $1,348 | $1,348 | $1,348 | $1,348 |
| Low HOME Rent | $988 | $1,130 | $1,271 | $1,412 | $1,526 |
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