FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Calaveras County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,078
1BR
$1,175
2BR
$1,542
3BR
$2,145
4BR
$2,316
Hours/week at min wage
72 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.2%
+$117 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +45.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,388–$1,696
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Calaveras 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) | $1,078 | $12,936 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,175 | $14,100 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,542 | $18,504 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,145 | $25,740 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,316 | $27,792 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $988 → FY2026 $1,542
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,078 | $1,175 | $1,542 | $2,145 | $2,316 |
| FY2025 | $989 | $1,086 | $1,425 | $1,997 | $2,195 |
| FY2024 | $1,049 | $1,055 | $1,309 | $1,845 | $2,135 |
| FY2023 | $919 | $925 | $1,161 | $1,650 | $1,889 |
| FY2022 | $739 | $857 | $1,094 | $1,554 | $1,785 |
| FY2021 | $718 | $837 | $1,061 | $1,518 | $1,837 |
| FY2020 | $668 | $849 | $988 | $1,425 | $1,735 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $102,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,600 | $24,650 | $27,750 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $35,950 | $41,050 | $46,200 | $51,300 | $55,450 | $59,550 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,500 | $65,700 | $73,900 | $82,100 | $88,700 | $95,250 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,504/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$61,680/yr
$5,140/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 | $897 | $1,026 | $1,154 | $1,385 | $1,487 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,077 | $1,231 | $1,385 | $1,662 | $1,785 |
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 | $1,078 | $1,175 | $1,542 | $1,667 | $1,667 |
| Low HOME Rent | $898 | $1,026 | $1,155 | $1,282 | $1,386 |
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