FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Amador County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,387
1BR
$1,396
2BR
$1,698
3BR
$2,220
4BR
$2,714
Hours/week at min wage
80 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+13.7%
+$205 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +47.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,528–$1,868
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Amador County, CA
Non-Metropolitan area · CA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,387 | $16,644 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,396 | $16,752 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,698 | $20,376 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,220 | $26,640 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,714 | $32,568 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,128 → FY2026 $1,698
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,387 | $1,396 | $1,698 | $2,220 | $2,714 |
| FY2025 | $1,253 | $1,260 | $1,493 | $2,084 | $2,507 |
| FY2024 | $1,128 | $1,135 | $1,347 | $1,898 | $2,286 |
| FY2023 | $992 | $998 | $1,199 | $1,704 | $2,042 |
| FY2022 | $920 | $926 | $1,148 | $1,631 | $1,965 |
| FY2021 | $880 | $886 | $1,149 | $1,644 | $1,980 |
| FY2020 | $851 | $856 | $1,128 | $1,627 | $1,908 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $110,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,250 | $26,550 | $29,850 | $33,150 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $38,700 | $44,200 | $49,750 | $55,250 | $59,700 | $64,100 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $61,900 | $70,750 | $79,600 | $88,400 | $95,500 | $102,550 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$20,376/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$67,920/yr
$5,660/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 | $966 | $1,105 | $1,243 | $1,491 | $1,602 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,160 | $1,326 | $1,491 | $1,790 | $1,922 |
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 | $1,387 | $1,396 | $1,698 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| Low HOME Rent | $967 | $1,105 | $1,243 | $1,381 | $1,492 |
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