FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Humboldt County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,112
1BR
$1,186
2BR
$1,550
3BR
$2,156
4BR
$2,600
Hours/week at min wage
73 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.9%
+$72 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,395–$1,705
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Humboldt 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) | $1,112 | $13,344 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,186 | $14,232 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,550 | $18,600 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,156 | $25,872 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,600 | $31,200 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,040 → FY2026 $1,550
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,112 | $1,186 | $1,550 | $2,156 | $2,600 |
| FY2025 | $1,065 | $1,132 | $1,478 | $2,071 | $2,482 |
| FY2024 | $950 | $1,032 | $1,352 | $1,905 | $2,294 |
| FY2023 | $812 | $907 | $1,183 | $1,681 | $2,015 |
| FY2022 | $741 | $862 | $1,112 | $1,580 | $1,903 |
| FY2021 | $741 | $863 | $1,113 | $1,593 | $1,901 |
| FY2020 | $687 | $806 | $1,040 | $1,500 | $1,797 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $85,700
| 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
$18,600/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
21.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$62,000/yr
$5,167/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 | $749 | $857 | $964 | $1,156 | $1,242 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $899 | $1,028 | $1,156 | $1,388 | $1,491 |
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 | $1,112 | $1,186 | $1,392 | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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