What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Madera County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Madera County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,376 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,055, 1-bedroom is $1,062, 3-bedroom is $1,914, and 4-bedroom is $2,275.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Madera County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $55,040 per year ($4,587 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,376 in Madera County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Madera County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$1,055

1BR

$1,062

2BR

$1,376

3BR

$1,914

4BR

$2,275

Hours/week at min wage

65 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)

National rank

#236

of 661 U.S. metros (top 37% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$1,238–$1,514

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Madera County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,055	$12,660
1-Bedroom	$1,062	$12,744
2-Bedroom	$1,376	$16,512
3-Bedroom	$1,914	$22,968
4-Bedroom	$2,275	$27,300

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $82,200

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

$16,512/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

20.1% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$55,040/yr

$4,587/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	$719	$822	$924	$1,109	$1,191
60% AMI Maximum	$863	$986	$1,109	$1,331	$1,430

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	$1,055	$1,062	$1,335	$1,335	$1,335
Low HOME Rent	$850	$971	$1,092	$1,213	$1,311

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Counties in This FMR Area

Madera County