FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Catron County, NM
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$773
1BR
$853
2BR
$1,040
3BR
$1,424
4BR
$1,677
Hours/week at min wage
67 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $12.00/hr (NM)
YoY change (2BR)
+11.5%
+$107 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +41.7%
Voucher payment standard
$936–$1,144
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Catron County, NM
Non-Metropolitan area · NM · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $773 | $9,276 |
| 1-Bedroom | $853 | $10,236 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,040 | $12,480 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,424 | $17,088 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,677 | $20,124 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,040
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $773 | $853 | $1,040 | $1,424 | $1,677 |
| FY2025 | $678 | $764 | $933 | $1,273 | $1,549 |
| FY2024 | $627 | $707 | $877 | $1,120 | $1,488 |
| FY2023 | $582 | $637 | $795 | $1,015 | $1,354 |
| FY2022 | $550 | $579 | $726 | $1,031 | $1,240 |
| FY2021 | $574 | $583 | $734 | $999 | $1,235 |
| FY2020 | $559 | $563 | $714 | $977 | $1,181 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $70,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $42,300 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $25,550 | $29,200 | $32,850 | $36,450 | $39,400 | $42,300 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $40,850 | $46,650 | $52,500 | $58,300 | $63,000 | $67,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,480/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,600/yr
$3,467/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 | $614 | $702 | $789 | $947 | $1,017 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $737 | $842 | $947 | $1,137 | $1,221 |
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 | $773 | $853 | $1,040 | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Low HOME Rent | $638 | $730 | $821 | $911 | $985 |