FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Curry County, NM
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$757
1BR
$892
2BR
$1,098
3BR
$1,425
4BR
$1,842
Hours/week at min wage
71 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $12.00/hr (NM)
YoY change (2BR)
+12.8%
+$125 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +18.6%
Voucher payment standard
$988–$1,208
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Curry 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) | $757 | $9,084 |
| 1-Bedroom | $892 | $10,704 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,098 | $13,176 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,425 | $17,100 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,842 | $22,104 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $880 → FY2026 $1,098
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $757 | $892 | $1,098 | $1,425 | $1,842 |
| FY2025 | $667 | $805 | $973 | $1,246 | $1,634 |
| FY2024 | $674 | $800 | $995 | $1,266 | $1,689 |
| FY2023 | $602 | $707 | $900 | $1,154 | $1,533 |
| FY2022 | $550 | $633 | $834 | $1,120 | $1,378 |
| FY2021 | $611 | $703 | $926 | $1,244 | $1,497 |
| FY2020 | $573 | $668 | $880 | $1,204 | $1,391 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $79,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $16,600 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $27,650 | $31,600 | $35,550 | $39,500 | $42,700 | $45,850 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $44,250 | $50,600 | $56,900 | $63,200 | $68,300 | $73,350 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,176/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$43,920/yr
$3,660/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 | $691 | $790 | $888 | $1,066 | $1,145 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $829 | $948 | $1,066 | $1,279 | $1,374 |
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 | $757 | $892 | $1,098 | $1,283 | $1,283 |
| Low HOME Rent | $691 | $790 | $888 | $987 | $1,067 |