FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lassen County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$882
1BR
$1,016
2BR
$1,279
3BR
$1,779
4BR
$2,146
Hours/week at min wage
60 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.1%
+$85 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +36.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,151–$1,407
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lassen 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) | $882 | $10,584 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,016 | $12,192 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,279 | $15,348 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,779 | $21,348 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,146 | $25,752 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $901 → FY2026 $1,279
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $882 | $1,016 | $1,279 | $1,779 | $2,146 |
| FY2025 | $819 | $910 | $1,194 | $1,673 | $2,005 |
| FY2024 | $760 | $853 | $1,121 | $1,580 | $1,789 |
| FY2023 | $650 | $738 | $972 | $1,381 | $1,424 |
| FY2022 | $623 | $712 | $937 | $1,331 | $1,372 |
| FY2021 | $633 | $709 | $935 | $1,338 | $1,439 |
| FY2020 | $609 | $684 | $901 | $1,300 | $1,403 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $86,200
| 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
$15,348/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$51,160/yr
$4,263/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 | $754 | $862 | $969 | $1,163 | $1,249 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $905 | $1,034 | $1,163 | $1,396 | $1,499 |
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 | $882 | $1,016 | $1,279 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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