FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Rio Blanco County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$764
1BR
$769
2BR
$1,009
3BR
$1,285
4BR
$1,582
Hours/week at min wage
53 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.9%
+$28 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +12%
Voucher payment standard
$908–$1,110
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Rio Blanco 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) | $764 | $9,168 |
| 1-Bedroom | $769 | $9,228 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,009 | $12,108 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,285 | $15,420 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,582 | $18,984 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $806 → FY2026 $1,009
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $764 | $769 | $1,009 | $1,285 | $1,582 |
| FY2025 | $743 | $748 | $981 | $1,214 | $1,457 |
| FY2024 | $804 | $810 | $1,064 | $1,332 | $1,585 |
| FY2023 | $751 | $756 | $995 | $1,261 | $1,341 |
| FY2022 | $751 | $756 | $995 | $1,302 | $1,349 |
| FY2021 | $679 | $684 | $901 | $1,198 | $1,222 |
| FY2020 | $608 | $612 | $806 | $1,071 | $1,103 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $84,000
| 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
$12,108/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,360/yr
$3,363/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 | $734 | $840 | $945 | $1,134 | $1,218 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $882 | $1,008 | $1,134 | $1,360 | $1,461 |
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 | $764 | $769 | $1,009 | $1,285 | $1,365 |
| Low HOME Rent | $852 | $975 | $1,096 | $1,217 | $1,315 |
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