FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Carson City, NV MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,105
1BR
$1,212
2BR
$1,546
3BR
$2,150
4BR
$2,593
Hours/week at min wage
100 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $12.00/hr (NV)
National rank
#178
of 661 U.S. metros (top 28% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.4%
+$79 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +51.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,391–$1,701
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Carson City, NV MSA
Metropolitan area · NV · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,105 | $13,260 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,212 | $14,544 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,546 | $18,552 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,150 | $25,800 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,593 | $31,116 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $943 → FY2026 $1,546
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,105 | $1,212 | $1,546 | $2,150 | $2,593 |
| FY2025 | $1,021 | $1,148 | $1,467 | $2,056 | $2,463 |
| FY2024 | $921 | $1,066 | $1,359 | $1,915 | $2,306 |
| FY2023 | $851 | $980 | $1,273 | $1,809 | $2,168 |
| FY2022 | $736 | $853 | $1,108 | $1,574 | $1,896 |
| FY2021 | $675 | $788 | $1,023 | $1,464 | $1,771 |
| FY2020 | $618 | $733 | $943 | $1,360 | $1,656 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $91,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,600 | $24,700 | $27,800 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,000 | $41,100 | $46,300 | $51,400 | $55,550 | $59,650 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,600 | $65,800 | $74,050 | $82,250 | $88,850 | $95,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,552/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$61,840/yr
$5,153/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 | $796 | $910 | $1,023 | $1,228 | $1,319 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $955 | $1,092 | $1,228 | $1,474 | $1,583 |
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 | $1,105 | $1,212 | $1,478 | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Low HOME Rent | $900 | $1,027 | $1,157 | $1,285 | $1,388 |