FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,015
1BR
$1,049
2BR
$1,376
3BR
$1,914
4BR
$2,308
Hours/week at min wage
82 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $13.00/hr (AK)
YoY change (2BR)
-0.6%
$8 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +34.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,238–$1,514
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK HUD Metro FMR Area
Non-Metropolitan area · AK · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,015 | $12,180 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,049 | $12,588 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,376 | $16,512 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,914 | $22,968 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,308 | $27,696 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,043 → FY2026 $1,376
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,015 | $1,049 | $1,376 | $1,914 | $2,308 |
| FY2025 | $1,019 | $1,055 | $1,384 | $1,939 | $2,324 |
| FY2024 | $919 | $974 | $1,280 | $1,804 | $2,172 |
| FY2023 | $830 | $884 | $1,164 | $1,654 | $1,983 |
| FY2022 | $744 | $789 | $1,035 | $1,470 | $1,772 |
| FY2021 | $733 | $775 | $1,020 | $1,460 | $1,766 |
| FY2020 | $741 | $792 | $1,043 | $1,505 | $1,831 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $119,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $25,100 | $28,650 | $34,150 | $41,250 | $48,350 | $55,450 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $41,800 | $47,750 | $53,700 | $59,650 | $64,450 | $69,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $66,850 | $76,400 | $85,950 | $95,450 | $103,100 | $110,750 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,512/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$55,040/yr
$4,587/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 | $1,043 | $1,193 | $1,342 | $1,610 | $1,729 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,252 | $1,431 | $1,610 | $1,932 | $2,075 |
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 | $1,015 | $1,049 | $1,376 | $1,914 | $1,938 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,045 | $1,193 | $1,342 | $1,491 | $1,611 |
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