FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Redding, CA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,172
1BR
$1,212
2BR
$1,590
3BR
$2,211
4BR
$2,667
Hours/week at min wage
75 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
National rank
#165
of 661 U.S. metros (top 26% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-1.4%
$23 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +30.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,431–$1,749
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Redding, CA MSA
Metropolitan area · CA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,172 | $14,064 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,212 | $14,544 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,590 | $19,080 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,211 | $26,532 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,667 | $32,004 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $966 → FY2026 $1,590
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,172 | $1,212 | $1,590 | $2,211 | $2,667 |
| FY2025 | $1,151 | $1,229 | $1,613 | $2,260 | $2,709 |
| FY2024 | $1,014 | $1,132 | $1,487 | $2,095 | $2,523 |
| FY2023 | $895 | $1,017 | $1,339 | $1,903 | $2,281 |
| FY2022 | $834 | $954 | $1,255 | $1,783 | $2,148 |
| FY2021 | $804 | $924 | $1,218 | $1,743 | $2,109 |
| FY2020 | $630 | $744 | $966 | $1,394 | $1,696 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $97,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,450 | $23,350 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,000 | $38,850 | $43,700 | $48,550 | $52,450 | $56,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,400 | $62,200 | $69,950 | $77,700 | $83,950 | $90,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$19,080/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$63,600/yr
$5,300/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 | $849 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,310 | $1,407 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,019 | $1,165 | $1,310 | $1,573 | $1,689 |
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 | $1,172 | $1,212 | $1,577 | $1,577 | $1,577 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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