FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Mariposa County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,016
1BR
$1,148
2BR
$1,454
3BR
$2,022
4BR
$2,439
Hours/week at min wage
68 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.7%
+$116 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +31.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,309–$1,599
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Mariposa 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) | $1,016 | $12,192 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,148 | $13,776 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,454 | $17,448 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,022 | $24,264 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,439 | $29,268 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,059 → FY2026 $1,454
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,016 | $1,148 | $1,454 | $2,022 | $2,439 |
| FY2025 | $928 | $1,119 | $1,338 | $1,875 | $2,247 |
| FY2024 | $891 | $1,010 | $1,218 | $1,716 | $2,067 |
| FY2023 | $794 | $857 | $1,086 | $1,543 | $1,850 |
| FY2022 | $718 | $808 | $1,063 | $1,423 | $1,819 |
| FY2021 | $746 | $836 | $1,102 | $1,402 | $1,908 |
| FY2020 | $716 | $804 | $1,059 | $1,376 | $1,859 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $95,600
| 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
$17,448/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$58,160/yr
$4,847/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 | $836 | $956 | $1,075 | $1,290 | $1,386 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,003 | $1,147 | $1,290 | $1,548 | $1,663 |
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 | $1,016 | $1,148 | $1,454 | $1,553 | $1,553 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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