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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Washington County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area is $962 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $728, 1-bedroom is $733, 3-bedroom is $1,191, and 4-bedroom is $1,274.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $38,480 per year ($3,207 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $962 in Washington County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Washington County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$728

1BR

$733

2BR

$962

3BR

$1,191

4BR

$1,274

Hours/week at min wage

103 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)

National rank

#594

of 661 U.S. metros (top 91% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+9.1%

+$80 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +17.5%

Voucher payment standard

$866–$1,058

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

Washington County, IA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$728	$8,736
1-Bedroom	$733	$8,796
2-Bedroom	$962	$11,544
3-Bedroom	$1,191	$14,292
4-Bedroom	$1,274	$15,288

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $805 → FY2026 $962

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$728	$733	$962	$1,191	$1,274
FY2025	$662	$674	$882	$1,102	$1,173
FY2024	$606	$680	$894	$1,101	$1,253
FY2023	$591	$672	$884	$1,111	$1,277
FY2022	$604	$644	$847	$1,047	$1,226
FY2021	$584	$621	$819	$1,019	$1,171
FY2020	$564	$611	$805	$1,003	$1,141

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $93,800

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$19,800	$22,600	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$32,950	$37,650	$42,350	$47,050	$50,850	$54,600
80% AMI (Low)	$52,750	$60,250	$67,800	$75,300	$81,350	$87,350

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$11,544/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

12.3% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$38,480/yr

$3,207/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	$820	$938	$1,055	$1,266	$1,360
60% AMI Maximum	$984	$1,125	$1,266	$1,519	$1,632

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	$728	$733	$962	$1,191	$1,274
Low HOME Rent	$823	$941	$1,058	$1,176	$1,271

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