FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Pitkin County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,526
1BR
$2,020
2BR
$2,214
3BR
$2,826
4BR
$3,471
Hours/week at min wage
116 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.8%
+$40 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +29.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,993–$2,435
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Pitkin 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) | $1,526 | $18,312 |
| 1-Bedroom | $2,020 | $24,240 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,214 | $26,568 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,826 | $33,912 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,471 | $41,652 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,579 → FY2026 $2,214
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,526 | $2,020 | $2,214 | $2,826 | $3,471 |
| FY2025 | $1,597 | $1,963 | $2,174 | $2,778 | $3,477 |
| FY2024 | $1,630 | $1,835 | $2,060 | $2,491 | $3,317 |
| FY2023 | $1,366 | $1,590 | $1,910 | $2,325 | $3,179 |
| FY2022 | $1,230 | $1,435 | $1,851 | $2,576 | $2,841 |
| FY2021 | $1,129 | $1,298 | $1,711 | $2,312 | $2,320 |
| FY2020 | $1,029 | $1,199 | $1,579 | $2,131 | $2,139 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $142,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $29,900 | $34,150 | $38,400 | $42,650 | $46,100 | $49,500 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $49,750 | $56,850 | $63,950 | $71,050 | $76,750 | $82,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$26,568/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$88,560/yr
$7,380/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 | $1,243 | $1,421 | $1,598 | $1,918 | $2,060 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,492 | $1,705 | $1,918 | $2,302 | $2,472 |
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 | $1,526 | $2,020 | $2,214 | $2,309 | $2,309 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,243 | $1,421 | $1,598 | $1,776 | $1,918 |
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