FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Fremont County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$942
1BR
$948
2BR
$1,244
3BR
$1,593
4BR
$1,647
Hours/week at min wage
65 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.7%
+$78 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39%
Voucher payment standard
$1,120–$1,368
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Fremont 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) | $942 | $11,304 |
| 1-Bedroom | $948 | $11,376 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,244 | $14,928 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,593 | $19,116 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,647 | $19,764 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $786 → FY2026 $1,244
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $942 | $948 | $1,244 | $1,593 | $1,647 |
| FY2025 | $883 | $889 | $1,166 | $1,508 | $1,680 |
| FY2024 | $912 | $918 | $1,206 | $1,669 | $1,866 |
| FY2023 | $792 | $798 | $1,050 | $1,492 | $1,646 |
| FY2022 | $769 | $774 | $1,019 | $1,447 | $1,533 |
| FY2021 | $675 | $679 | $895 | $1,281 | $1,321 |
| FY2020 | $593 | $597 | $786 | $1,121 | $1,202 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $87,700
| 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
$14,928/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$49,760/yr
$4,147/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 | $767 | $877 | $986 | $1,183 | $1,271 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $920 | $1,052 | $1,183 | $1,420 | $1,525 |
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 | $942 | $948 | $1,244 | $1,425 | $1,425 |
| Low HOME Rent | $852 | $975 | $1,096 | $1,217 | $1,315 |
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