FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Inyo County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,058
1BR
$1,381
2BR
$1,514
3BR
$1,940
4BR
$2,540
Hours/week at min wage
71 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.2%
+$88 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +48.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,363–$1,665
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Inyo 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) | $1,058 | $12,696 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,381 | $16,572 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,514 | $18,168 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,940 | $23,280 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,540 | $30,480 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $973 → FY2026 $1,514
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,058 | $1,381 | $1,514 | $1,940 | $2,540 |
| FY2025 | $978 | $1,254 | $1,426 | $1,734 | $2,365 |
| FY2024 | $924 | $1,079 | $1,363 | $1,648 | $2,237 |
| FY2023 | $795 | $961 | $1,189 | $1,555 | $1,920 |
| FY2022 | $754 | $874 | $1,077 | $1,530 | $1,712 |
| FY2021 | $811 | $851 | $1,017 | $1,374 | $1,379 |
| FY2020 | $783 | $788 | $973 | $1,313 | $1,318 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $96,300
| 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
$18,168/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$60,560/yr
$5,047/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 | $842 | $963 | $1,083 | $1,300 | $1,396 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,011 | $1,155 | $1,300 | $1,560 | $1,675 |
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 | $1,058 | $1,381 | $1,514 | $1,564 | $1,564 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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