FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,122
1BR
$1,268
2BR
$1,538
3BR
$2,071
4BR
$2,385
Hours/week at min wage
72 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
National rank
#180
of 661 U.S. metros (top 28% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.3%
+$35 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +50.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,384–$1,692
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA
Metropolitan area · WA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,122 | $13,464 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,268 | $15,216 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,538 | $18,456 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,071 | $24,852 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,385 | $28,620 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,089 → FY2026 $1,538
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,122 | $1,268 | $1,538 | $2,071 | $2,385 |
| FY2025 | $1,101 | $1,236 | $1,503 | $2,003 | $2,318 |
| FY2024 | $1,052 | $1,206 | $1,485 | $1,960 | $2,361 |
| FY2023 | $811 | $955 | $1,187 | $1,571 | $1,950 |
| FY2022 | $704 | $855 | $1,060 | $1,423 | $1,792 |
| FY2021 | $678 | $824 | $1,019 | $1,378 | $1,721 |
| FY2020 | $720 | $883 | $1,089 | $1,477 | $1,857 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $105,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,150 | $25,300 | $28,450 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,900 | $42,200 | $47,450 | $52,700 | $56,950 | $61,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,050 | $67,450 | $75,900 | $84,300 | $91,050 | $97,800 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,456/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$61,520/yr
$5,127/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 | $922 | $1,054 | $1,185 | $1,422 | $1,528 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,106 | $1,264 | $1,422 | $1,707 | $1,833 |
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 | $1,122 | $1,268 | $1,538 | $1,712 | $1,712 |
| Low HOME Rent | $922 | $1,055 | $1,186 | $1,317 | $1,423 |
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