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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Columbia County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,195 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $824, 1-bedroom is $911, 3-bedroom is $1,645, and 4-bedroom is $1,798.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $47,800 per year ($3,983 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,195 in Columbia County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Columbia County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$824

1BR

$911

2BR

$1,195

3BR

$1,645

4BR

$1,798

Hours/week at min wage

127 hrs

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

National rank

#363

of 661 U.S. metros (top 56% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+9.9%

+$108 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30%

Voucher payment standard

$1,076–$1,315

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

Columbia County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area

Metropolitan area · WI · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$824	$9,888
1-Bedroom	$911	$10,932
2-Bedroom	$1,195	$14,340
3-Bedroom	$1,645	$19,740
4-Bedroom	$1,798	$21,576

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $915 → FY2026 $1,195

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$824	$911	$1,195	$1,645	$1,798
FY2025	$745	$829	$1,087	$1,519	$1,665
FY2024	$693	$779	$1,023	$1,439	$1,556
FY2023	$685	$778	$1,024	$1,455	$1,518
FY2022	$628	$718	$945	$1,342	$1,381
FY2021	$606	$697	$919	$1,306	$1,311
FY2020	$596	$695	$915	$1,296	$1,301

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $107,300

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$22,550	$25,800	$29,000	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$37,600	$42,950	$48,300	$53,650	$57,950	$62,250
80% AMI (Low)	$60,100	$68,700	$77,300	$85,850	$92,750	$99,600

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$14,340/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

13.4% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$47,800/yr

$3,983/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	$938	$1,073	$1,207	$1,448	$1,555
60% AMI Maximum	$1,126	$1,287	$1,448	$1,738	$1,867

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	$824	$911	$1,195	$1,645	$1,743
Low HOME Rent	$940	$1,073	$1,207	$1,341	$1,448

Compare Columbia County, WI HUD Metro FMR Area With Other WI Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

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