FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Fresno, CA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,347
1BR
$1,355
2BR
$1,664
3BR
$2,314
4BR
$2,660
Hours/week at min wage
78 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
National rank
#147
of 661 U.S. metros (top 23% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+10.6%
+$159 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +56.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,498–$1,830
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Fresno, CA MSA
Metropolitan area · CA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,347 | $16,164 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,355 | $16,260 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,664 | $19,968 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,314 | $27,768 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,660 | $31,920 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $980 → FY2026 $1,664
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,347 | $1,355 | $1,664 | $2,314 | $2,660 |
| FY2025 | $1,210 | $1,217 | $1,505 | $2,109 | $2,415 |
| FY2024 | $1,149 | $1,157 | $1,443 | $2,033 | $2,330 |
| FY2023 | $991 | $997 | $1,258 | $1,772 | $2,029 |
| FY2022 | $899 | $904 | $1,137 | $1,607 | $1,847 |
| FY2021 | $795 | $851 | $1,064 | $1,509 | $1,747 |
| FY2020 | $691 | $787 | $980 | $1,395 | $1,621 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $91,300
| 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
$19,968/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
21.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$66,560/yr
$5,547/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 | $798 | $913 | $1,027 | $1,232 | $1,323 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $958 | $1,095 | $1,232 | $1,479 | $1,588 |
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 | $1,347 | $1,355 | $1,483 | $1,483 | $1,483 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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