FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Ouray County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,170
1BR
$1,245
2BR
$1,526
3BR
$2,122
4BR
$2,392
Hours/week at min wage
80 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
-5.5%
$88 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +12.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,373–$1,679
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Ouray 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) | $1,170 | $14,040 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,245 | $14,940 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,526 | $18,312 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,122 | $25,464 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,392 | $28,704 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,159 → FY2026 $1,526
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,170 | $1,245 | $1,526 | $2,122 | $2,392 |
| FY2025 | $1,222 | $1,230 | $1,614 | $2,213 | $2,582 |
| FY2024 | $1,340 | $1,349 | $1,772 | $2,384 | $2,405 |
| FY2023 | $1,206 | $1,214 | $1,598 | $2,122 | $2,242 |
| FY2022 | $1,169 | $1,176 | $1,548 | $1,914 | $2,294 |
| FY2021 | $1,024 | $1,031 | $1,359 | $1,690 | $2,052 |
| FY2020 | $755 | $880 | $1,159 | $1,444 | $1,798 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $112,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,600 | $27,000 | $30,350 | $33,700 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $39,350 | $45,000 | $50,600 | $56,200 | $60,700 | $65,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $62,950 | $71,950 | $80,950 | $89,900 | $97,100 | $104,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,312/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$61,040/yr
$5,087/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 | $983 | $1,124 | $1,264 | $1,517 | $1,629 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,180 | $1,348 | $1,517 | $1,820 | $1,955 |
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 | $1,170 | $1,245 | $1,526 | $1,826 | $1,826 |
| Low HOME Rent | $983 | $1,125 | $1,265 | $1,405 | $1,517 |
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