FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Del Norte County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$957
1BR
$1,222
2BR
$1,370
3BR
$1,905
4BR
$2,277
Hours/week at min wage
64 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+9.3%
+$117 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37%
Voucher payment standard
$1,233–$1,507
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Del Norte 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) | $957 | $11,484 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,222 | $14,664 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,370 | $16,440 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,905 | $22,860 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,277 | $27,324 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $978 → FY2026 $1,370
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $957 | $1,222 | $1,370 | $1,905 | $2,277 |
| FY2025 | $869 | $1,086 | $1,253 | $1,756 | $2,104 |
| FY2024 | $791 | $970 | $1,147 | $1,616 | $1,946 |
| FY2023 | $693 | $875 | $1,037 | $1,421 | $1,766 |
| FY2022 | $651 | $831 | $980 | $1,355 | $1,677 |
| FY2021 | $677 | $827 | $1,000 | $1,387 | $1,702 |
| FY2020 | $661 | $775 | $978 | $1,369 | $1,571 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $91,300
| 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
$16,440/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$54,800/yr
$4,567/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 | $798 | $913 | $1,027 | $1,232 | $1,323 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $958 | $1,095 | $1,232 | $1,479 | $1,588 |
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 | $957 | $1,222 | $1,370 | $1,483 | $1,483 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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