FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Trinity County, CA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$829
1BR
$916
2BR
$1,202
3BR
$1,636
4BR
$1,655
Hours/week at min wage
57 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.3%
+$82 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +38.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,082–$1,322
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Trinity 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) | $829 | $9,948 |
| 1-Bedroom | $916 | $10,992 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,202 | $14,424 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,636 | $19,632 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,655 | $19,860 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $852 → FY2026 $1,202
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $829 | $916 | $1,202 | $1,636 | $1,655 |
| FY2025 | $777 | $854 | $1,120 | $1,569 | $1,708 |
| FY2024 | $710 | $784 | $1,030 | $1,451 | $1,657 |
| FY2023 | $629 | $702 | $924 | $1,313 | $1,502 |
| FY2022 | $592 | $670 | $877 | $1,246 | $1,394 |
| FY2021 | $587 | $680 | $868 | $1,242 | $1,377 |
| FY2020 | $576 | $684 | $852 | $1,229 | $1,359 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $79,200
| 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
$14,424/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$48,080/yr
$4,007/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 | $693 | $792 | $891 | $1,069 | $1,148 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $831 | $950 | $1,069 | $1,283 | $1,378 |
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 | $829 | $916 | $1,202 | $1,287 | $1,287 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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