FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Nome Census Area, AK
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,227
1BR
$1,334
2BR
$1,533
3BR
$2,132
4BR
$2,525
Hours/week at min wage
91 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $13.00/hr (AK)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.8%
+$56 vs FY2025 · 5-yr -0.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,380–$1,686
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Nome 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) | $1,227 | $14,724 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,334 | $16,008 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,533 | $18,396 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,132 | $25,584 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,525 | $30,300 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,685 → FY2026 $1,533
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,227 | $1,334 | $1,533 | $2,132 | $2,525 |
| FY2025 | $1,197 | $1,267 | $1,477 | $2,070 | $2,335 |
| FY2024 | $1,250 | $1,258 | $1,497 | $2,110 | $2,289 |
| FY2023 | $1,156 | $1,163 | $1,467 | $2,085 | $2,227 |
| FY2022 | $1,190 | $1,197 | $1,501 | $2,028 | $2,035 |
| FY2021 | $1,193 | $1,259 | $1,534 | $1,970 | $2,080 |
| FY2020 | $1,281 | $1,398 | $1,685 | $2,100 | $2,283 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $80,000
| 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
$18,396/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
23% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$61,320/yr
$5,110/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 | $700 | $800 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,160 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $840 | $960 | $1,080 | $1,296 | $1,391 |
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 | $1,227 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Low HOME Rent | $927 | $1,060 | $1,191 | $1,323 | $1,430 |
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