FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Cattaraugus County, NY
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$778
1BR
$783
2BR
$1,007
3BR
$1,232
4BR
$1,420
Hours/week at min wage
47 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (NY)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.7%
+$54 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.2%
Voucher payment standard
$906–$1,108
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Cattaraugus County, NY
Non-Metropolitan area · NY · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $778 | $9,336 |
| 1-Bedroom | $783 | $9,396 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,007 | $12,084 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,232 | $14,784 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,420 | $17,040 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $716 → FY2026 $1,007
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $778 | $783 | $1,007 | $1,232 | $1,420 |
| FY2025 | $733 | $737 | $953 | $1,169 | $1,343 |
| FY2024 | $705 | $709 | $905 | $1,138 | $1,291 |
| FY2023 | $653 | $658 | $826 | $1,068 | $1,180 |
| FY2022 | $614 | $618 | $757 | $1,021 | $1,102 |
| FY2021 | $604 | $607 | $734 | $1,015 | $1,104 |
| FY2020 | $585 | $585 | $716 | $993 | $1,101 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $78,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,900 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $31,500 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $44,950 | $48,550 | $52,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $50,350 | $57,550 | $64,750 | $71,900 | $77,700 | $83,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,084/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,280/yr
$3,357/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 | $684 | $782 | $879 | $1,055 | $1,133 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $821 | $938 | $1,055 | $1,266 | $1,360 |
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 | $778 | $783 | $1,007 | $1,232 | $1,270 |
| Low HOME Rent | $787 | $900 | $1,012 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
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