FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Chautauqua County, NY
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$680
1BR
$754
2BR
$975
3BR
$1,287
4BR
$1,291
Hours/week at min wage
46 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (NY)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.5%
+$42 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30.5%
Voucher payment standard
$878–$1,073
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Chautauqua 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) | $680 | $8,160 |
| 1-Bedroom | $754 | $9,048 |
| 2-Bedroom | $975 | $11,700 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,287 | $15,444 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,291 | $15,492 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $725 → FY2026 $975
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $680 | $754 | $975 | $1,287 | $1,291 |
| FY2025 | $687 | $725 | $933 | $1,212 | $1,237 |
| FY2024 | $662 | $711 | $905 | $1,168 | $1,205 |
| FY2023 | $575 | $657 | $826 | $1,059 | $1,123 |
| FY2022 | $518 | $613 | $757 | $979 | $1,062 |
| FY2021 | $557 | $611 | $747 | $975 | $1,065 |
| FY2020 | $540 | $594 | $725 | $935 | $1,063 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $78,900
| 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
$11,700/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,000/yr
$3,250/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 | $690 | $789 | $887 | $1,065 | $1,144 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $828 | $946 | $1,065 | $1,278 | $1,372 |
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 | $680 | $754 | $975 | $1,282 | $1,282 |
| Low HOME Rent | $787 | $900 | $1,012 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
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