FY2026 Fair Market Rents — La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$804
1BR
$889
2BR
$1,166
3BR
$1,515
4BR
$1,903
Hours/week at min wage
81 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $11.13/hr (MN)
National rank
#398
of 661 U.S. metros (top 61% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-2.6%
$31 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,049–$1,283
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN MSA
Metropolitan area · MN · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $804 | $9,648 |
| 1-Bedroom | $889 | $10,668 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,166 | $13,992 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,515 | $18,180 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,903 | $22,836 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $829 → FY2026 $1,166
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $804 | $889 | $1,166 | $1,515 | $1,903 |
| FY2025 | $821 | $912 | $1,197 | $1,579 | $1,990 |
| FY2024 | $760 | $866 | $1,122 | $1,515 | $1,904 |
| FY2023 | $685 | $799 | $1,024 | $1,409 | $1,744 |
| FY2022 | $618 | $724 | $930 | $1,300 | $1,592 |
| FY2021 | $577 | $673 | $874 | $1,216 | $1,513 |
| FY2020 | $540 | $629 | $829 | $1,152 | $1,455 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $105,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,250 | $25,400 | $28,600 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,050 | $42,350 | $47,650 | $52,900 | $57,150 | $61,400 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,300 | $67,750 | $76,200 | $84,650 | $91,450 | $98,200 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,992/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$46,640/yr
$3,887/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 | $925 | $1,058 | $1,190 | $1,428 | $1,534 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,110 | $1,269 | $1,428 | $1,713 | $1,840 |
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 | $804 | $889 | $1,166 | $1,515 | $1,719 |
| Low HOME Rent | $926 | $1,058 | $1,191 | $1,322 | $1,428 |
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