FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Chugach Census Area, AK
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,038
1BR
$1,374
2BR
$1,506
3BR
$2,094
4BR
$2,526
Hours/week at min wage
90 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $13.00/hr (AK)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.6%
+$53 vs FY2025
Voucher payment standard
$1,355–$1,657
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Chugach 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) | $1,038 | $12,456 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,374 | $16,488 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,506 | $18,072 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,094 | $25,128 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,526 | $30,312 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2023 $1,282 → FY2026 $1,506
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,038 | $1,374 | $1,506 | $2,094 | $2,526 |
| FY2025 | $1,039 | $1,136 | $1,453 | $1,948 | $2,297 |
| FY2024 | $989 | $1,077 | $1,404 | $1,837 | $2,147 |
| FY2023 | $899 | $974 | $1,282 | $1,663 | $1,946 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $114,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $24,100 | $27,550 | $34,150 | $41,250 | $48,350 | $55,450 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $40,150 | $45,850 | $51,600 | $57,300 | $61,900 | $66,500 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $64,200 | $73,400 | $82,550 | $91,700 | $99,050 | $106,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,072/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$60,240/yr
$5,020/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 | $1,002 | $1,146 | $1,289 | $1,547 | $1,661 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,203 | $1,375 | $1,547 | $1,856 | $1,994 |
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 | $1,038 | $1,374 | $1,506 | $1,862 | $1,862 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,003 | $1,146 | $1,290 | $1,432 | $1,547 |
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