FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Los Alamos County, NM
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,200
1BR
$1,326
2BR
$1,740
3BR
$2,086
4BR
$2,843
Hours/week at min wage
112 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $12.00/hr (NM)
YoY change (2BR)
+23.5%
+$331 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +47.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,566–$1,914
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Los Alamos 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) | $1,200 | $14,400 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,326 | $15,912 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,740 | $20,880 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,086 | $25,032 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,843 | $34,116 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,107 → FY2026 $1,740
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,200 | $1,326 | $1,740 | $2,086 | $2,843 |
| FY2025 | $997 | $1,074 | $1,409 | $1,698 | $2,366 |
| FY2024 | $995 | $1,037 | $1,363 | $1,722 | $2,313 |
| FY2023 | $860 | $936 | $1,195 | $1,598 | $2,036 |
| FY2022 | $774 | $850 | $1,068 | $1,449 | $1,842 |
| FY2021 | $859 | $944 | $1,182 | $1,583 | $2,046 |
| FY2020 | $820 | $909 | $1,107 | $1,490 | $1,931 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $182,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $35,900 | $41,000 | $46,150 | $51,250 | $55,350 | $59,450 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $59,850 | $68,400 | $76,950 | $85,450 | $92,300 | $99,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$20,880/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
11.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$69,600/yr
$5,800/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 | $1,596 | $1,825 | $2,053 | $2,463 | $2,646 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,916 | $2,190 | $2,463 | $2,956 | $3,175 |
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 | $1,200 | $1,326 | $1,740 | $2,086 | $2,843 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,496 | $1,710 | $1,923 | $2,136 | $2,307 |