FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,053
1BR
$1,060
2BR
$1,365
3BR
$1,897
4BR
$2,090
Hours/week at min wage
72 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.70/hr (AZ)
National rank
#245
of 661 U.S. metros (top 38% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.6%
+$8 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +50.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,229–$1,502
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ MSA
Metropolitan area · AZ · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,053 | $12,636 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,060 | $12,720 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,365 | $16,380 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,897 | $22,764 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,090 | $25,080 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $871 → FY2026 $1,365
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,053 | $1,060 | $1,365 | $1,897 | $2,090 |
| FY2025 | $1,051 | $1,051 | $1,357 | $1,883 | $2,092 |
| FY2024 | $858 | $935 | $1,211 | $1,671 | $1,847 |
| FY2023 | $711 | $831 | $1,058 | $1,473 | $1,651 |
| FY2022 | $667 | $766 | $969 | $1,364 | $1,539 |
| FY2021 | $645 | $725 | $905 | $1,295 | $1,427 |
| FY2020 | $630 | $698 | $871 | $1,256 | $1,385 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $79,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,800 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $28,000 | $32,000 | $36,000 | $39,950 | $43,150 | $46,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $44,750 | $51,150 | $57,550 | $63,900 | $69,050 | $74,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,380/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$54,600/yr
$4,550/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 | $699 | $799 | $898 | $1,078 | $1,158 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $838 | $958 | $1,078 | $1,294 | $1,390 |
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 | $1,053 | $1,060 | $1,298 | $1,298 | $1,298 |
| Low HOME Rent | $700 | $800 | $900 | $998 | $1,078 |
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