FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Bakersfield, CA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,132
1BR
$1,140
2BR
$1,483
3BR
$2,062
4BR
$2,488
Hours/week at min wage
70 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
National rank
#196
of 661 U.S. metros (top 31% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.5%
+$103 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +52.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,335–$1,631
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Bakersfield, CA MSA
Metropolitan area · CA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,132 | $13,584 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,140 | $13,680 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,483 | $17,796 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,062 | $24,744 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,488 | $29,856 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $946 → FY2026 $1,483
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,132 | $1,140 | $1,483 | $2,062 | $2,488 |
| FY2025 | $1,058 | $1,064 | $1,380 | $1,934 | $2,317 |
| FY2024 | $960 | $967 | $1,258 | $1,773 | $2,135 |
| FY2023 | $863 | $869 | $1,137 | $1,616 | $1,937 |
| FY2022 | $763 | $772 | $1,013 | $1,439 | $1,734 |
| FY2021 | $734 | $743 | $970 | $1,388 | $1,679 |
| FY2020 | $711 | $726 | $946 | $1,365 | $1,624 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $81,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,450 | $23,350 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,000 | $38,850 | $43,700 | $48,550 | $52,450 | $56,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,400 | $62,200 | $69,950 | $77,700 | $83,950 | $90,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,796/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
21.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$59,320/yr
$4,943/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 | $716 | $819 | $921 | $1,105 | $1,187 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $859 | $982 | $1,105 | $1,326 | $1,425 |
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 | $1,132 | $1,140 | $1,330 | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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