FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lincoln County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$769
1BR
$774
2BR
$1,016
3BR
$1,413
4BR
$1,593
Hours/week at min wage
53 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
-0.9%
$9 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +17.9%
Voucher payment standard
$914–$1,118
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lincoln 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) | $769 | $9,228 |
| 1-Bedroom | $774 | $9,288 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,016 | $12,192 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,413 | $16,956 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,593 | $19,116 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $758 → FY2026 $1,016
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $769 | $774 | $1,016 | $1,413 | $1,593 |
| FY2025 | $799 | $799 | $1,025 | $1,340 | $1,639 |
| FY2024 | $871 | $876 | $1,124 | $1,404 | $1,810 |
| FY2023 | $775 | $780 | $995 | $1,245 | $1,695 |
| FY2022 | $786 | $791 | $989 | $1,242 | $1,693 |
| FY2021 | $650 | $654 | $862 | $1,121 | $1,492 |
| FY2020 | $572 | $576 | $758 | $981 | $1,331 |
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
$12,192/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,640/yr
$3,387/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 | $769 | $774 | $1,016 | $1,413 | $1,425 |
| Low HOME Rent | $852 | $975 | $1,096 | $1,217 | $1,315 |
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