FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kiowa County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$868
1BR
$873
2BR
$1,146
3BR
$1,463
4BR
$1,797
Hours/week at min wage
60 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+4%
+$44 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +48.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,031–$1,261
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kiowa 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) | $868 | $10,416 |
| 1-Bedroom | $873 | $10,476 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,146 | $13,752 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,463 | $17,556 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,797 | $21,564 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $855 → FY2026 $1,146
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $868 | $873 | $1,146 | $1,463 | $1,797 |
| FY2025 | $834 | $840 | $1,102 | $1,408 | $1,763 |
| FY2024 | $837 | $843 | $1,107 | $1,338 | $1,782 |
| FY2023 | $727 | $731 | $933 | $1,136 | $1,507 |
| FY2022 | $681 | $686 | $857 | $1,059 | $1,376 |
| FY2021 | $617 | $621 | $770 | $1,050 | $1,195 |
| FY2020 | $685 | $689 | $855 | $1,166 | $1,326 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $76,900
| 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
$13,752/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$45,840/yr
$3,820/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 | $672 | $769 | $865 | $1,038 | $1,115 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $807 | $922 | $1,038 | $1,245 | $1,338 |
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 | $868 | $873 | $1,146 | $1,249 | $1,249 |
| Low HOME Rent | $852 | $975 | $1,096 | $1,217 | $1,315 |
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