FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Tucson, AZ MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$967
1BR
$1,081
2BR
$1,402
3BR
$1,950
4BR
$2,245
Hours/week at min wage
74 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.70/hr (AZ)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.1%
+$29 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +46.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,262–$1,542
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Tucson, AZ MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · AZ · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $967 | $11,604 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,081 | $12,972 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,402 | $16,824 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,950 | $23,400 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,245 | $26,940 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $949 → FY2026 $1,402
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $967 | $1,081 | $1,402 | $1,950 | $2,245 |
| FY2025 | $941 | $1,052 | $1,373 | $1,924 | $2,232 |
| FY2024 | $906 | $1,018 | $1,337 | $1,884 | $2,206 |
| FY2023 | $786 | $893 | $1,175 | $1,670 | $1,955 |
| FY2022 | $665 | $761 | $1,001 | $1,422 | $1,685 |
| FY2021 | $633 | $728 | $959 | $1,372 | $1,627 |
| FY2020 | $618 | $721 | $949 | $1,369 | $1,618 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $99,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,000 | $24,000 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,950 | $39,950 | $44,950 | $49,900 | $53,900 | $57,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $55,900 | $63,900 | $71,900 | $79,850 | $86,250 | $92,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,824/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$56,080/yr
$4,673/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 | $873 | $998 | $1,122 | $1,347 | $1,447 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,047 | $1,197 | $1,347 | $1,616 | $1,736 |
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 | $967 | $1,081 | $1,402 | $1,621 | $1,621 |
| Low HOME Rent | $873 | $998 | $1,123 | $1,247 | $1,347 |
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