FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Boulder, CO MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,553
1BR
$1,795
2BR
$2,124
3BR
$2,820
4BR
$3,239
Hours/week at min wage
111 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.2%
+$65 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +23.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,912–$2,336
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Boulder, CO MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · CO · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,553 | $18,636 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,795 | $21,540 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,124 | $25,488 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,820 | $33,840 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,239 | $38,868 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,717 → FY2026 $2,124
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,553 | $1,795 | $2,124 | $2,820 | $3,239 |
| FY2025 | $1,466 | $1,702 | $2,059 | $2,704 | $3,092 |
| FY2024 | $1,585 | $1,823 | $2,217 | $2,898 | $3,394 |
| FY2023 | $1,397 | $1,578 | $1,911 | $2,541 | $3,005 |
| FY2022 | $1,284 | $1,449 | $1,748 | $2,352 | $2,786 |
| FY2021 | $1,279 | $1,428 | $1,724 | $2,360 | $2,721 |
| FY2020 | $1,273 | $1,412 | $1,717 | $2,381 | $2,686 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $150,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $31,500 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $45,000 | $48,600 | $52,200 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $52,500 | $60,000 | $67,500 | $75,000 | $81,000 | $87,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$25,488/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$84,960/yr
$7,080/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 | $1,312 | $1,500 | $1,687 | $2,025 | $2,175 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,574 | $1,800 | $2,025 | $2,430 | $2,610 |
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 | $1,553 | $1,795 | $2,124 | $2,437 | $2,437 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,312 | $1,500 | $1,687 | $1,875 | $2,025 |
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