FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Saguache County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$748
1BR
$797
2BR
$975
3BR
$1,295
4BR
$1,529
Hours/week at min wage
51 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.2%
+$2 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +28%
Voucher payment standard
$878–$1,073
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Saguache 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) | $748 | $8,976 |
| 1-Bedroom | $797 | $9,564 |
| 2-Bedroom | $975 | $11,700 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,295 | $15,540 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,529 | $18,348 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $975
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $748 | $797 | $975 | $1,295 | $1,529 |
| FY2025 | $736 | $741 | $973 | $1,177 | $1,296 |
| FY2024 | $817 | $823 | $1,081 | $1,307 | $1,440 |
| FY2023 | $693 | $697 | $918 | $1,117 | $1,233 |
| FY2022 | $676 | $681 | $896 | $1,108 | $1,215 |
| FY2021 | $574 | $578 | $762 | $970 | $1,033 |
| FY2020 | $539 | $542 | $714 | $964 | $967 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $63,200
| 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
$11,700/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,000/yr
$3,250/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 | $553 | $632 | $711 | $853 | $916 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $663 | $758 | $853 | $1,023 | $1,099 |
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 | $748 | $797 | $975 | $1,027 | $1,027 |
| Low HOME Rent | $852 | $975 | $1,096 | $1,217 | $1,315 |
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