FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Apache County, AZ
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$810
1BR
$903
2BR
$1,175
3BR
$1,599
4BR
$1,828
Hours/week at min wage
62 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.70/hr (AZ)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.4%
+$16 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +49.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,058–$1,293
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Apache County, AZ
Non-Metropolitan area · AZ · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $810 | $9,720 |
| 1-Bedroom | $903 | $10,836 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,175 | $14,100 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,599 | $19,188 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,828 | $21,936 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $723 → FY2026 $1,175
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $810 | $903 | $1,175 | $1,599 | $1,828 |
| FY2025 | $795 | $887 | $1,159 | $1,557 | $1,642 |
| FY2024 | $716 | $804 | $1,057 | $1,417 | $1,461 |
| FY2023 | $618 | $703 | $925 | $1,233 | $1,284 |
| FY2022 | $567 | $653 | $854 | $1,121 | $1,204 |
| FY2021 | $534 | $596 | $785 | $1,025 | $1,101 |
| FY2020 | $502 | $589 | $723 | $980 | $1,117 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $54,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $37,000 | $39,750 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $24,000 | $27,400 | $30,850 | $34,250 | $37,000 | $39,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $38,400 | $43,850 | $49,350 | $54,800 | $59,200 | $63,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,100/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
25.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$47,000/yr
$3,917/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 | $477 | $546 | $614 | $737 | $791 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $573 | $655 | $737 | $884 | $950 |
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 | $887 | $887 | $887 | $887 |
| Low HOME Rent | $600 | $685 | $771 | $856 | $925 |
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