FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Grand Junction, CO MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$881
1BR
$986
2BR
$1,249
3BR
$1,737
4BR
$2,095
Hours/week at min wage
65 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.81/hr (CO)
National rank
#325
of 661 U.S. metros (top 50% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.3%
+$4 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +22.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,124–$1,374
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Grand Junction, CO MSA
Metropolitan area · CO · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $881 | $10,572 |
| 1-Bedroom | $986 | $11,832 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,249 | $14,988 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,737 | $20,844 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,095 | $25,140 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,035 → FY2026 $1,249
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $881 | $986 | $1,249 | $1,737 | $2,095 |
| FY2025 | $873 | $961 | $1,245 | $1,745 | $2,091 |
| FY2024 | $761 | $865 | $1,123 | $1,583 | $1,906 |
| FY2023 | $713 | $812 | $1,066 | $1,515 | $1,816 |
| FY2022 | $682 | $781 | $1,026 | $1,457 | $1,756 |
| FY2021 | $674 | $772 | $1,018 | $1,457 | $1,763 |
| FY2020 | $713 | $786 | $1,035 | $1,493 | $1,817 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $100,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,150 | $24,200 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $35,250 | $40,250 | $45,300 | $50,300 | $54,350 | $58,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $56,350 | $64,400 | $72,450 | $80,500 | $86,950 | $93,400 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,988/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$49,960/yr
$4,163/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 | $880 | $1,006 | $1,131 | $1,358 | $1,458 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,056 | $1,207 | $1,358 | $1,629 | $1,750 |
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 | $881 | $986 | $1,249 | $1,634 | $1,634 |
| Low HOME Rent | $881 | $1,006 | $1,132 | $1,257 | $1,358 |
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