FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Esmeralda County, NV
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,072
1BR
$1,122
2BR
$1,472
3BR
$2,062
4BR
$2,472
Hours/week at min wage
95 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $12.00/hr (NV)
YoY change (2BR)
-10%
$163 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +100.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,325–$1,619
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Esmeralda County, NV
Non-Metropolitan area · NV · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,072 | $12,864 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,122 | $13,464 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,472 | $17,664 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,062 | $24,744 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,472 | $29,664 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,472
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,072 | $1,122 | $1,472 | $2,062 | $2,472 |
| FY2025 | $1,191 | $1,246 | $1,635 | $2,291 | $2,746 |
| FY2024 | $957 | $1,072 | $1,408 | $1,984 | $2,355 |
| FY2023 | $675 | $767 | $1,009 | $1,427 | $1,663 |
| FY2022 | $520 | $594 | $782 | $1,093 | $1,251 |
| FY2021 | $484 | $557 | $734 | $1,035 | $1,149 |
| FY2020 | $465 | $542 | $714 | $1,010 | $1,113 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $116,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,950 | $27,350 | $30,750 | $34,150 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $39,850 | $45,500 | $51,250 | $56,900 | $61,450 | $66,050 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $63,750 | $72,850 | $81,950 | $91,050 | $98,350 | $105,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,664/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$58,880/yr
$4,907/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 | $1,021 | $1,167 | $1,312 | $1,575 | $1,692 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,225 | $1,400 | $1,575 | $1,890 | $2,030 |
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 | $1,072 | $1,122 | $1,472 | $1,896 | $1,896 |
| Low HOME Rent | $996 | $1,137 | $1,281 | $1,422 | $1,536 |
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