FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kit Carson County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$828
1BR
$833
2BR
$1,093
3BR
$1,311
4BR
$1,714
Hours/week at min wage
57 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.1%
+$12 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +26.9%
Voucher payment standard
$984–$1,202
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kit Carson 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) | $828 | $9,936 |
| 1-Bedroom | $833 | $9,996 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,093 | $13,116 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,311 | $15,732 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,714 | $20,568 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $728 → FY2026 $1,093
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $828 | $833 | $1,093 | $1,311 | $1,714 |
| FY2025 | $819 | $824 | $1,081 | $1,302 | $1,644 |
| FY2024 | $888 | $893 | $1,174 | $1,420 | $1,786 |
| FY2023 | $811 | $816 | $1,061 | $1,291 | $1,785 |
| FY2022 | $754 | $759 | $999 | $1,249 | $1,604 |
| FY2021 | $649 | $653 | $861 | $1,149 | $1,491 |
| FY2020 | $549 | $553 | $728 | $997 | $1,278 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $89,000
| 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
$13,116/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$43,720/yr
$3,643/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 | $778 | $890 | $1,001 | $1,201 | $1,290 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $934 | $1,068 | $1,201 | $1,441 | $1,548 |
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 | $828 | $833 | $1,093 | $1,311 | $1,446 |
| Low HOME Rent | $852 | $975 | $1,096 | $1,217 | $1,315 |
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