FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kauai County, HI
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,766
1BR
$1,777
2BR
$2,332
3BR
$2,866
4BR
$3,179
Hours/week at min wage
129 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (HI)
YoY change (2BR)
+9.2%
+$197 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +22.6%
Voucher payment standard
$2,099–$2,565
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kauai 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) | $1,766 | $21,192 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,777 | $21,324 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,332 | $27,984 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,866 | $34,392 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,179 | $38,148 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,881 → FY2026 $2,332
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,766 | $1,777 | $2,332 | $2,866 | $3,179 |
| FY2025 | $1,597 | $1,625 | $2,135 | $2,810 | $3,324 |
| FY2024 | $1,608 | $1,805 | $2,372 | $3,122 | $3,693 |
| FY2023 | $1,436 | $1,632 | $2,148 | $2,883 | $3,509 |
| FY2022 | $1,327 | $1,590 | $1,997 | $2,770 | $3,418 |
| FY2021 | $1,255 | $1,519 | $1,902 | $2,621 | $3,274 |
| FY2020 | $1,226 | $1,519 | $1,881 | $2,595 | $3,212 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $120,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $28,550 | $32,600 | $36,700 | $40,750 | $44,480 | $51,010 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $47,600 | $54,400 | $61,200 | $67,950 | $73,400 | $78,850 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $76,100 | $87,000 | $97,850 | $108,700 | $117,400 | $126,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$27,984/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
23.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$93,280/yr
$7,773/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 | $1,050 | $1,201 | $1,351 | $1,621 | $1,741 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,261 | $1,441 | $1,621 | $1,945 | $2,089 |
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 | $1,766 | $1,777 | $1,951 | $1,951 | $1,951 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,190 | $1,360 | $1,530 | $1,698 | $1,835 |
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