FY2026 Fair Market Rents — La Paz County, AZ
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$873
1BR
$879
2BR
$1,153
3BR
$1,604
4BR
$1,934
Hours/week at min wage
61 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.70/hr (AZ)
YoY change (2BR)
-3.2%
$38 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +21.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,038–$1,268
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
La Paz 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) | $873 | $10,476 |
| 1-Bedroom | $879 | $10,548 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,153 | $13,836 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,604 | $19,248 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,934 | $23,208 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $857 → FY2026 $1,153
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $873 | $879 | $1,153 | $1,604 | $1,934 |
| FY2025 | $886 | $908 | $1,191 | $1,669 | $2,000 |
| FY2024 | $801 | $900 | $1,182 | $1,666 | $2,006 |
| FY2023 | $743 | $844 | $1,111 | $1,579 | $1,605 |
| FY2022 | $710 | $808 | $1,063 | $1,446 | $1,523 |
| FY2021 | $643 | $722 | $952 | $1,292 | $1,334 |
| FY2020 | $593 | $651 | $857 | $1,162 | $1,212 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $63,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $36,300 | $39,000 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $23,550 | $26,900 | $30,250 | $33,600 | $36,300 | $39,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $37,650 | $43,000 | $48,400 | $53,750 | $58,050 | $62,350 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,836/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
21.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$46,120/yr
$3,843/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 | $553 | $632 | $711 | $853 | $916 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $663 | $758 | $853 | $1,023 | $1,099 |
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 | $873 | $879 | $1,027 | $1,027 | $1,027 |
| Low HOME Rent | $588 | $672 | $756 | $840 | $907 |
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