FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Garfield County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,215
1BR
$1,223
2BR
$1,605
3BR
$2,232
4BR
$2,391
Hours/week at min wage
84 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.4%
+$6 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +32.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,445–$1,766
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Garfield 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) | $1,215 | $14,580 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,223 | $14,676 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,605 | $19,260 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,232 | $26,784 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,391 | $28,692 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,140 → FY2026 $1,605
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,215 | $1,223 | $1,605 | $2,232 | $2,391 |
| FY2025 | $1,211 | $1,219 | $1,599 | $2,241 | $2,463 |
| FY2024 | $1,162 | $1,170 | $1,537 | $2,166 | $2,438 |
| FY2023 | $1,094 | $1,101 | $1,357 | $1,861 | $2,275 |
| FY2022 | $1,094 | $1,101 | $1,387 | $1,865 | $2,374 |
| FY2021 | $947 | $953 | $1,212 | $1,636 | $2,098 |
| FY2020 | $866 | $872 | $1,140 | $1,551 | $1,982 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $114,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $24,000 | $27,400 | $30,850 | $34,250 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $39,950 | $45,650 | $51,350 | $57,050 | $61,650 | $66,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $63,950 | $73,050 | $82,200 | $91,300 | $98,650 | $105,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$19,260/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$64,200/yr
$5,350/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 | $998 | $1,141 | $1,283 | $1,540 | $1,654 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,198 | $1,369 | $1,540 | $1,848 | $1,985 |
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 | $1,215 | $1,223 | $1,605 | $1,854 | $1,854 |
| Low HOME Rent | $998 | $1,141 | $1,283 | $1,426 | $1,541 |
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