FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Copper River Census Area, AK
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$810
1BR
$930
2BR
$1,130
3BR
$1,572
4BR
$1,896
Hours/week at min wage
67 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $13.00/hr (AK)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.3%
+$67 vs FY2025
Voucher payment standard
$1,017–$1,243
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Copper River 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) | $810 | $9,720 |
| 1-Bedroom | $930 | $11,160 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,130 | $13,560 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,572 | $18,864 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,896 | $22,752 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2023 $1,168 → FY2026 $1,130
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $810 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,572 | $1,896 |
| FY2025 | $758 | $829 | $1,063 | $1,421 | $1,676 |
| FY2024 | $832 | $906 | $1,181 | $1,545 | $1,806 |
| FY2023 | $781 | $889 | $1,168 | $1,518 | $1,990 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $107,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,150 | $27,050 | $34,150 | $41,250 | $48,350 | $55,450 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $38,550 | $44,050 | $49,550 | $55,050 | $59,500 | $63,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $61,700 | $70,500 | $79,300 | $88,100 | $95,150 | $102,200 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,560/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
12.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$45,200/yr
$3,767/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 | $940 | $1,075 | $1,209 | $1,451 | $1,558 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,128 | $1,290 | $1,451 | $1,741 | $1,870 |
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 | $810 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,572 | $1,746 |
| Low HOME Rent | $963 | $1,101 | $1,238 | $1,376 | $1,487 |
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