FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Gila County, AZ
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,120
1BR
$1,127
2BR
$1,479
3BR
$1,871
4BR
$2,170
Hours/week at min wage
78 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.70/hr (AZ)
YoY change (2BR)
+5%
+$70 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +54.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,331–$1,627
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Gila 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) | $1,120 | $13,440 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,127 | $13,524 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,479 | $17,748 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,871 | $22,452 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,170 | $26,040 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $922 → FY2026 $1,479
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,120 | $1,127 | $1,479 | $1,871 | $2,170 |
| FY2025 | $966 | $1,078 | $1,409 | $1,925 | $2,004 |
| FY2024 | $855 | $960 | $1,262 | $1,778 | $1,846 |
| FY2023 | $830 | $836 | $1,100 | $1,517 | $1,522 |
| FY2022 | $780 | $785 | $1,033 | $1,416 | $1,421 |
| FY2021 | $723 | $728 | $959 | $1,296 | $1,300 |
| FY2020 | $697 | $700 | $922 | $1,244 | $1,249 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $78,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,650 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $29,400 | $33,600 | $37,800 | $42,000 | $45,350 | $48,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $47,050 | $53,750 | $60,500 | $67,200 | $72,600 | $77,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,748/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
22.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$59,160/yr
$4,930/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 | $690 | $789 | $887 | $1,065 | $1,144 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $828 | $946 | $1,065 | $1,278 | $1,372 |
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 | $1,120 | $1,127 | $1,282 | $1,282 | $1,282 |
| Low HOME Rent | $735 | $840 | $945 | $1,050 | $1,133 |
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