FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dolores County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$855
1BR
$1,017
2BR
$1,115
3BR
$1,423
4BR
$1,748
Hours/week at min wage
58 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.7%
+$89 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +48.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,004–$1,227
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Dolores 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) | $855 | $10,260 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,017 | $12,204 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,115 | $13,380 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,423 | $17,076 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,748 | $20,976 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,115
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $855 | $1,017 | $1,115 | $1,423 | $1,748 |
| FY2025 | $799 | $927 | $1,026 | $1,311 | $1,641 |
| FY2024 | $812 | $817 | $1,074 | $1,380 | $1,729 |
| FY2023 | $722 | $727 | $927 | $1,212 | $1,497 |
| FY2022 | $727 | $731 | $914 | $1,298 | $1,468 |
| FY2021 | $610 | $614 | $750 | $1,073 | $1,181 |
| FY2020 | $609 | $627 | $714 | $1,030 | $1,107 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $88,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,550 | $23,450 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,200 | $39,050 | $43,950 | $48,800 | $52,750 | $56,650 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,700 | $62,500 | $70,300 | $78,100 | $84,350 | $90,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,380/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$44,600/yr
$3,717/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 | $770 | $881 | $991 | $1,189 | $1,277 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $925 | $1,057 | $1,189 | $1,427 | $1,532 |
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 | $855 | $1,017 | $1,115 | $1,423 | $1,431 |
| Low HOME Rent | $855 | $976 | $1,098 | $1,220 | $1,318 |
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