FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Custer County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$853
1BR
$856
2BR
$1,112
3BR
$1,333
4BR
$1,743
Hours/week at min wage
58 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.7%
+$70 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +29%
Voucher payment standard
$1,001–$1,223
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Custer 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) | $853 | $10,236 |
| 1-Bedroom | $856 | $10,272 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,112 | $13,344 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,333 | $15,996 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,743 | $20,916 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $745 → FY2026 $1,112
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $853 | $856 | $1,112 | $1,333 | $1,743 |
| FY2025 | $789 | $794 | $1,042 | $1,331 | $1,667 |
| FY2024 | $837 | $843 | $1,107 | $1,423 | $1,782 |
| FY2023 | $745 | $750 | $987 | $1,291 | $1,681 |
| FY2022 | $747 | $752 | $990 | $1,224 | $1,590 |
| FY2021 | $652 | $657 | $862 | $1,072 | $1,492 |
| FY2020 | $562 | $566 | $745 | $970 | $1,308 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $85,600
| 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
$13,344/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$44,480/yr
$3,707/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 | $748 | $856 | $963 | $1,155 | $1,241 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $898 | $1,027 | $1,155 | $1,386 | $1,489 |
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 | $853 | $856 | $1,112 | $1,333 | $1,391 |
| Low HOME Rent | $852 | $975 | $1,096 | $1,217 | $1,315 |
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