FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Colusa County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$989
1BR
$995
2BR
$1,306
3BR
$1,723
4BR
$1,729
Hours/week at min wage
61 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.1%
+$98 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +35.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,175–$1,437
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Colusa 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) | $989 | $11,868 |
| 1-Bedroom | $995 | $11,940 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,306 | $15,672 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,723 | $20,676 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,729 | $20,748 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $938 → FY2026 $1,306
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $989 | $995 | $1,306 | $1,723 | $1,729 |
| FY2025 | $915 | $921 | $1,208 | $1,625 | $1,631 |
| FY2024 | $823 | $829 | $1,089 | $1,519 | $1,525 |
| FY2023 | $741 | $746 | $982 | $1,341 | $1,356 |
| FY2022 | $713 | $717 | $944 | $1,341 | $1,506 |
| FY2021 | $654 | $733 | $966 | $1,382 | $1,673 |
| FY2020 | $634 | $712 | $938 | $1,353 | $1,647 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $91,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,450 | $23,350 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,000 | $38,850 | $43,700 | $48,550 | $52,450 | $56,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,400 | $62,200 | $69,950 | $77,700 | $83,950 | $90,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$15,672/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$52,240/yr
$4,353/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 | $799 | $914 | $1,028 | $1,233 | $1,325 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $959 | $1,096 | $1,233 | $1,480 | $1,590 |
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 | $989 | $995 | $1,306 | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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