FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Cheyenne County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$790
1BR
$796
2BR
$1,044
3BR
$1,343
4BR
$1,637
Hours/week at min wage
55 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
-0.9%
$9 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +42.2%
Voucher payment standard
$940–$1,148
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Cheyenne 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) | $790 | $9,480 |
| 1-Bedroom | $796 | $9,552 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,044 | $12,528 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,343 | $16,116 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,637 | $19,644 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,044
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $790 | $796 | $1,044 | $1,343 | $1,637 |
| FY2025 | $797 | $803 | $1,053 | $1,302 | $1,684 |
| FY2024 | $701 | $706 | $927 | $1,298 | $1,493 |
| FY2023 | $623 | $628 | $826 | $1,164 | $1,334 |
| FY2022 | $572 | $575 | $757 | $1,075 | $1,216 |
| FY2021 | $553 | $557 | $734 | $985 | $1,156 |
| FY2020 | $539 | $542 | $714 | $914 | $1,107 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,450 | $23,400 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,100 | $39,000 | $43,850 | $48,700 | $52,600 | $56,500 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,550 | $62,350 | $70,150 | $77,900 | $84,150 | $90,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,528/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,760/yr
$3,480/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 | $739 | $845 | $950 | $1,140 | $1,225 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $887 | $1,014 | $1,140 | $1,368 | $1,470 |
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 | $790 | $796 | $1,044 | $1,343 | $1,373 |
| Low HOME Rent | $852 | $975 | $1,096 | $1,217 | $1,315 |
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