FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Routt County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,726
1BR
$1,845
2BR
$2,022
3BR
$2,424
4BR
$3,170
Hours/week at min wage
106 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.9%
+$130 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +44.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,820–$2,224
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Routt 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) | $1,726 | $20,712 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,845 | $22,140 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,022 | $24,264 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,424 | $29,088 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,170 | $38,040 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,228 → FY2026 $2,022
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,726 | $1,845 | $2,022 | $2,424 | $3,170 |
| FY2025 | $1,547 | $1,620 | $1,892 | $2,279 | $3,026 |
| FY2024 | $1,448 | $1,489 | $1,956 | $2,365 | $3,319 |
| FY2023 | $1,279 | $1,288 | $1,695 | $2,063 | $2,887 |
| FY2022 | $1,210 | $1,218 | $1,602 | $1,980 | $2,742 |
| FY2021 | $1,052 | $1,059 | $1,395 | $1,796 | $2,415 |
| FY2020 | $926 | $932 | $1,228 | $1,691 | $2,061 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $138,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $29,150 | $33,300 | $37,450 | $41,600 | $44,950 | $48,300 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $48,550 | $55,500 | $62,450 | $69,350 | $74,900 | $80,450 |
| 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
$24,264/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$80,880/yr
$6,740/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 | $1,213 | $1,387 | $1,560 | $1,872 | $2,011 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,456 | $1,664 | $1,872 | $2,246 | $2,413 |
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 | $1,726 | $1,845 | $2,022 | $2,253 | $2,253 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,213 | $1,387 | $1,561 | $1,733 | $1,872 |
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