FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Yuba City, CA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,166
1BR
$1,272
2BR
$1,550
3BR
$2,156
4BR
$2,600
Hours/week at min wage
73 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.8%
+$28 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +38.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,395–$1,705
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Yuba City, CA MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · CA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,166 | $13,992 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,272 | $15,264 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,550 | $18,600 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,156 | $25,872 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,600 | $31,200 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,087 → FY2026 $1,550
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,166 | $1,272 | $1,550 | $2,156 | $2,600 |
| FY2025 | $1,195 | $1,197 | $1,522 | $2,133 | $2,556 |
| FY2024 | $1,125 | $1,132 | $1,461 | $2,059 | $2,479 |
| FY2023 | $1,003 | $1,010 | $1,288 | $1,830 | $2,194 |
| FY2022 | $920 | $926 | $1,173 | $1,666 | $2,008 |
| FY2021 | $875 | $881 | $1,122 | $1,606 | $1,943 |
| FY2020 | $838 | $844 | $1,087 | $1,568 | $1,908 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $101,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,400 | $24,450 | $27,500 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $35,700 | $40,800 | $45,900 | $50,950 | $55,050 | $59,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,050 | $65,200 | $73,350 | $81,500 | $88,050 | $94,550 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,600/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$62,000/yr
$5,167/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 | $891 | $1,019 | $1,146 | $1,375 | $1,477 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,069 | $1,222 | $1,375 | $1,650 | $1,773 |
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 | $1,166 | $1,272 | $1,550 | $1,655 | $1,655 |
| Low HOME Rent | $892 | $1,020 | $1,147 | $1,273 | $1,376 |
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