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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Kalawao County, HI HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,492 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,801, 1-bedroom is $1,899, 3-bedroom is $3,227, and 4-bedroom is $4,024.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $99,680 per year ($8,307 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $2,492 in Kalawao County, HI HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kalawao County, HI HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$1,801

1BR

$1,899

2BR

$2,492

3BR

$3,227

4BR

$4,024

Hours/week at min wage

137 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.00/hr (HI)

National rank

#24

of 661 U.S. metros (top 4% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$2,243–$2,741

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

Kalawao County, HI HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,801	$21,612
1-Bedroom	$1,899	$22,788
2-Bedroom	$2,492	$29,904
3-Bedroom	$3,227	$38,724
4-Bedroom	$4,024	$48,288

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2017 $681 → FY2026 $2,492

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,801	$1,899	$2,492	$3,227	$4,024
FY2018	$1,126	$1,295	$1,623	$2,361	$2,859
FY2017	$475	$541	$681	$991	$1,200

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $121,400

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$25,600	$29,250	$32,900	$37,950	$44,480	$51,010
50% AMI (Very Low)	$42,700	$48,800	$54,900	$60,950	$65,850	$70,750
80% AMI (Low)	$68,250	$78,000	$87,750	$97,500	$105,300	$113,100

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$29,904/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

24.6% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$99,680/yr

$8,307/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	$1,062	$1,214	$1,365	$1,638	$1,760
60% AMI Maximum	$1,274	$1,456	$1,638	$1,966	$2,112

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	$1,801	$1,899	$1,972	$1,972	$1,972
Low HOME Rent	$1,067	$1,220	$1,372	$1,523	$1,646

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Counties in This FMR Area

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