FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Nevada County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,373
1BR
$1,382
2BR
$1,813
3BR
$2,521
4BR
$3,041
Hours/week at min wage
85 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.6%
+$28 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +35.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,632–$1,994
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Nevada 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) | $1,373 | $16,476 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,382 | $16,584 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,813 | $21,756 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,521 | $30,252 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,041 | $36,492 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,314 → FY2026 $1,813
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,373 | $1,382 | $1,813 | $2,521 | $3,041 |
| FY2025 | $1,352 | $1,361 | $1,785 | $2,501 | $2,997 |
| FY2024 | $1,209 | $1,217 | $1,596 | $2,249 | $2,708 |
| FY2023 | $1,047 | $1,054 | $1,387 | $1,971 | $2,257 |
| FY2022 | $921 | $993 | $1,307 | $1,857 | $2,037 |
| FY2021 | $884 | $1,013 | $1,335 | $1,911 | $2,052 |
| FY2020 | $856 | $998 | $1,314 | $1,896 | $2,052 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $140,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $26,300 | $30,050 | $33,800 | $37,550 | $40,600 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $43,800 | $50,050 | $56,300 | $62,550 | $67,550 | $72,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $70,050 | $80,050 | $90,050 | $100,100 | $108,100 | $116,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$21,756/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$72,520/yr
$6,043/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 | $1,228 | $1,404 | $1,579 | $1,895 | $2,035 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,474 | $1,684 | $1,895 | $2,274 | $2,442 |
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 | $1,373 | $1,382 | $1,813 | $2,281 | $2,281 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,095 | $1,251 | $1,407 | $1,563 | $1,688 |
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