FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Fort Collins, CO MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,509
1BR
$1,537
2BR
$1,732
3BR
$2,385
4BR
$2,540
Hours/week at min wage
90 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.2%
+$37 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +28.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,559–$1,905
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Fort Collins, CO MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · CO · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,509 | $18,108 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,537 | $18,444 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,732 | $20,784 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,385 | $28,620 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,540 | $30,480 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,244 → FY2026 $1,732
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,509 | $1,537 | $1,732 | $2,385 | $2,540 |
| FY2025 | $1,434 | $1,442 | $1,695 | $2,375 | $2,526 |
| FY2024 | $1,342 | $1,350 | $1,646 | $2,320 | $2,553 |
| FY2023 | $1,210 | $1,232 | $1,539 | $2,187 | $2,469 |
| FY2022 | $1,084 | $1,143 | $1,421 | $2,019 | $2,419 |
| FY2021 | $1,004 | $1,096 | $1,351 | $1,933 | $2,339 |
| FY2020 | $906 | $1,014 | $1,244 | $1,795 | $2,184 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $130,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $27,400 | $31,300 | $35,200 | $39,100 | $42,250 | $45,400 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $45,650 | $52,200 | $58,700 | $65,200 | $70,450 | $75,650 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $73,050 | $83,450 | $93,900 | $104,300 | $112,650 | $121,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$20,784/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$69,280/yr
$5,773/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 | $1,141 | $1,304 | $1,467 | $1,760 | $1,890 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,369 | $1,564 | $1,760 | $2,112 | $2,268 |
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 | $1,509 | $1,537 | $1,732 | $2,119 | $2,119 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,141 | $1,305 | $1,467 | $1,630 | $1,761 |
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