FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Tehama County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$952
1BR
$1,038
2BR
$1,362
3BR
$1,865
4BR
$2,285
Hours/week at min wage
64 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.8%
+$11 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +43.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,226–$1,498
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Tehama 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) | $952 | $11,424 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,038 | $12,456 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,362 | $16,344 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,865 | $22,380 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,285 | $27,420 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $908 → FY2026 $1,362
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $952 | $1,038 | $1,362 | $1,865 | $2,285 |
| FY2025 | $926 | $1,030 | $1,351 | $1,778 | $2,229 |
| FY2024 | $844 | $948 | $1,245 | $1,695 | $2,010 |
| FY2023 | $760 | $819 | $1,078 | $1,460 | $1,703 |
| FY2022 | $682 | $722 | $950 | $1,270 | $1,495 |
| FY2021 | $692 | $722 | $952 | $1,261 | $1,458 |
| FY2020 | $649 | $689 | $908 | $1,216 | $1,304 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $86,500
| 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
$16,344/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$54,480/yr
$4,540/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 | $756 | $865 | $973 | $1,167 | $1,254 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $908 | $1,038 | $1,167 | $1,401 | $1,505 |
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 | $952 | $1,038 | $1,362 | $1,405 | $1,405 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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