FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Modoc County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$774
1BR
$883
2BR
$1,108
3BR
$1,434
4BR
$1,831
Hours/week at min wage
52 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.1%
+$54 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.3%
Voucher payment standard
$997–$1,219
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Modoc 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) | $774 | $9,288 |
| 1-Bedroom | $883 | $10,596 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,108 | $13,296 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,434 | $17,208 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,831 | $21,972 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $770 → FY2026 $1,108
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $774 | $883 | $1,108 | $1,434 | $1,831 |
| FY2025 | $731 | $886 | $1,054 | $1,270 | $1,748 |
| FY2024 | $660 | $802 | $958 | $1,158 | $1,572 |
| FY2023 | $674 | $678 | $832 | $1,073 | $1,344 |
| FY2022 | $605 | $609 | $801 | $1,047 | $1,273 |
| FY2021 | $546 | $612 | $807 | $1,090 | $1,281 |
| FY2020 | $520 | $585 | $770 | $1,062 | $1,228 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $75,300
| 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
$13,296/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$44,320/yr
$3,693/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 | $658 | $753 | $847 | $1,016 | $1,091 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $790 | $903 | $1,016 | $1,219 | $1,310 |
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 | $774 | $883 | $1,108 | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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