FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Sierra County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,068
1BR
$1,165
2BR
$1,529
3BR
$2,126
4BR
$2,527
Hours/week at min wage
72 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.8%
+$84 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +23.6%
Voucher payment standard
$1,376–$1,682
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Sierra 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) | $1,068 | $12,816 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,165 | $13,980 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,529 | $18,348 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,126 | $25,512 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,527 | $30,324 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,270 → FY2026 $1,529
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,068 | $1,165 | $1,529 | $2,126 | $2,527 |
| FY2025 | $1,003 | $1,101 | $1,445 | $2,025 | $2,396 |
| FY2024 | $911 | $1,005 | $1,321 | $1,862 | $2,168 |
| FY2023 | $774 | $866 | $1,138 | $1,479 | $1,838 |
| FY2022 | $754 | $855 | $1,114 | $1,593 | $1,767 |
| FY2021 | $837 | $949 | $1,237 | $1,770 | $1,963 |
| FY2020 | $858 | $975 | $1,270 | $1,825 | $2,026 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $88,000
| 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
$18,348/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$61,160/yr
$5,097/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 | $769 | $880 | $990 | $1,188 | $1,276 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $924 | $1,056 | $1,188 | $1,425 | $1,531 |
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 | $1,068 | $1,165 | $1,430 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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