FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Madera, CA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,055
1BR
$1,062
2BR
$1,376
3BR
$1,914
4BR
$2,275
Hours/week at min wage
65 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
-4%
$57 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +19.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,238–$1,514
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Madera, CA MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · CA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,055 | $12,660 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,062 | $12,744 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,376 | $16,512 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,914 | $22,968 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,275 | $27,300 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,105 → FY2026 $1,376
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,055 | $1,062 | $1,376 | $1,914 | $2,275 |
| FY2025 | $1,099 | $1,106 | $1,433 | $2,008 | $2,293 |
| FY2024 | $1,083 | $1,090 | $1,432 | $1,998 | $2,208 |
| FY2023 | $967 | $973 | $1,258 | $1,784 | $1,971 |
| FY2022 | $913 | $919 | $1,198 | $1,702 | $1,870 |
| FY2021 | $875 | $881 | $1,151 | $1,647 | $1,802 |
| FY2020 | $833 | $839 | $1,105 | $1,584 | $1,717 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $82,200
| 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
$16,512/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$55,040/yr
$4,587/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 | $719 | $822 | $924 | $1,109 | $1,191 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $863 | $986 | $1,109 | $1,331 | $1,430 |
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 | $1,055 | $1,062 | $1,335 | $1,335 | $1,335 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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