FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Chaffee County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,110
1BR
$1,117
2BR
$1,466
3BR
$2,039
4BR
$2,298
Hours/week at min wage
77 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+12.4%
+$162 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +60.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,319–$1,613
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Chaffee County, CO
Non-Metropolitan area · CO · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,110 | $13,320 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,117 | $13,404 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,466 | $17,592 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,039 | $24,468 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,298 | $27,576 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $822 → FY2026 $1,466
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,110 | $1,117 | $1,466 | $2,039 | $2,298 |
| FY2025 | $987 | $994 | $1,304 | $1,827 | $2,180 |
| FY2024 | $1,079 | $1,086 | $1,427 | $1,992 | $2,422 |
| FY2023 | $861 | $1,041 | $1,176 | $1,545 | $2,003 |
| FY2022 | $714 | $943 | $1,074 | $1,360 | $1,725 |
| FY2021 | $601 | $799 | $911 | $1,167 | $1,434 |
| FY2020 | $536 | $722 | $822 | $1,149 | $1,275 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $111,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,350 | $26,700 | $30,050 | $33,350 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $38,900 | $44,450 | $50,000 | $55,550 | $60,000 | $64,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $62,250 | $71,150 | $80,050 | $88,900 | $96,050 | $103,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,592/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$58,640/yr
$4,887/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 | $972 | $1,111 | $1,249 | $1,499 | $1,610 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,166 | $1,333 | $1,499 | $1,799 | $1,933 |
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 | $1,110 | $1,117 | $1,466 | $1,805 | $1,805 |
| Low HOME Rent | $972 | $1,111 | $1,250 | $1,388 | $1,500 |
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