FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Washington County, CO
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$854
1BR
$856
2BR
$1,114
3BR
$1,336
4BR
$1,475
Hours/week at min wage
58 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.4%
+$77 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +36.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,003–$1,225
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Washington 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) | $854 | $10,248 |
| 1-Bedroom | $856 | $10,272 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,114 | $13,368 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,336 | $16,032 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,475 | $17,700 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,114
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $854 | $856 | $1,114 | $1,336 | $1,475 |
| FY2025 | $808 | $836 | $1,037 | $1,294 | $1,375 |
| FY2024 | $850 | $909 | $1,083 | $1,414 | $1,442 |
| FY2023 | $801 | $863 | $975 | $1,242 | $1,310 |
| FY2022 | $808 | $836 | $952 | $1,177 | $1,291 |
| FY2021 | $699 | $715 | $815 | $1,014 | $1,105 |
| FY2020 | $609 | $627 | $714 | $890 | $1,107 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $93,300
| 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
$13,368/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$44,560/yr
$3,713/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 | $816 | $933 | $1,049 | $1,259 | $1,352 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $979 | $1,119 | $1,259 | $1,511 | $1,623 |
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 | $854 | $856 | $1,114 | $1,336 | $1,475 |
| Low HOME Rent | $852 | $975 | $1,096 | $1,217 | $1,315 |
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