FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Hawaii County, HI
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,592
1BR
$1,603
2BR
$2,076
3BR
$2,622
4BR
$3,024
Hours/week at min wage
115 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (HI)
YoY change (2BR)
0%
+$1 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +41.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,868–$2,284
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Hawaii County, HI
Non-Metropolitan area · HI · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,592 | $19,104 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,603 | $19,236 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,076 | $24,912 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,622 | $31,464 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,024 | $36,288 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,429 → FY2026 $2,076
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,592 | $1,603 | $2,076 | $2,622 | $3,024 |
| FY2025 | $1,575 | $1,612 | $2,075 | $2,703 | $3,023 |
| FY2024 | $1,458 | $1,548 | $2,010 | $2,588 | $2,855 |
| FY2023 | $1,116 | $1,263 | $1,656 | $2,131 | $2,250 |
| FY2022 | $1,017 | $1,164 | $1,531 | $1,969 | $2,076 |
| FY2021 | $969 | $1,115 | $1,469 | $1,889 | $1,992 |
| FY2020 | $931 | $1,085 | $1,429 | $1,800 | $1,936 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $98,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $25,450 | $29,050 | $32,700 | $37,950 | $44,480 | $51,010 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $42,350 | $48,400 | $54,450 | $60,500 | $65,350 | $70,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $67,800 | $77,450 | $87,150 | $96,800 | $104,550 | $112,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$24,912/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
25.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$83,040/yr
$6,920/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 | $860 | $983 | $1,105 | $1,327 | $1,425 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,032 | $1,179 | $1,327 | $1,592 | $1,710 |
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 | $1,592 | $1,597 | $1,597 | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,058 | $1,210 | $1,361 | $1,512 | $1,633 |
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