FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kusilvak Census Area, AK
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$698
1BR
$767
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,353
4BR
$1,602
Hours/week at min wage
58 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $13.00/hr (AK)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.3%
+$40 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +12.7%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kusilvak 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) | $698 | $8,376 |
| 1-Bedroom | $767 | $9,204 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,353 | $16,236 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,602 | $19,224 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $943 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $698 | $767 | $973 | $1,353 | $1,602 |
| FY2025 | $667 | $730 | $933 | $1,251 | $1,475 |
| FY2024 | $638 | $694 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,384 |
| FY2023 | $640 | $694 | $913 | $1,111 | $1,386 |
| FY2022 | $604 | $660 | $868 | $1,073 | $1,302 |
| FY2021 | $606 | $659 | $863 | $1,073 | $1,230 |
| FY2020 | $662 | $732 | $943 | $1,175 | $1,277 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $55,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,250 | $27,050 | $34,150 | $41,250 | $48,350 | $55,450 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,100 | $42,400 | $47,650 | $52,950 | $57,200 | $61,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,300 | $67,800 | $76,250 | $84,700 | $91,500 | $98,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,920/yr
$3,243/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 | $488 | $558 | $627 | $753 | $809 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $585 | $669 | $753 | $903 | $970 |
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 | $698 | $767 | $906 | $906 | $906 |
| Low HOME Rent | $927 | $1,060 | $1,191 | $1,323 | $1,430 |
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