FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Prowers County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$746
1BR
$888
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,249
4BR
$1,542
Hours/week at min wage
51 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.3%
+$40 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +25.9%
Voucher payment standard
$876–$1,070
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Prowers 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) | $746 | $8,952 |
| 1-Bedroom | $888 | $10,656 |
| 2-Bedroom | $973 | $11,676 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,249 | $14,988 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,542 | $18,504 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $973
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $746 | $888 | $973 | $1,249 | $1,542 |
| FY2025 | $717 | $763 | $933 | $1,124 | $1,504 |
| FY2024 | $796 | $847 | $1,014 | $1,226 | $1,671 |
| FY2023 | $686 | $691 | $909 | $1,106 | $1,499 |
| FY2022 | $687 | $692 | $906 | $1,120 | $1,437 |
| FY2021 | $623 | $627 | $773 | $961 | $1,218 |
| FY2020 | $609 | $627 | $714 | $926 | $1,137 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $72,600
| 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
$11,676/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,920/yr
$3,243/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 | $635 | $726 | $816 | $980 | $1,052 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $762 | $871 | $980 | $1,176 | $1,263 |
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 | $746 | $888 | $973 | $1,179 | $1,179 |
| Low HOME Rent | $852 | $975 | $1,096 | $1,217 | $1,315 |
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