FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Yolo, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,604
1BR
$1,615
2BR
$2,104
3BR
$2,917
4BR
$3,178
Hours/week at min wage
99 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
National rank
#50
of 661 U.S. metros (top 8% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-0.6%
$12 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,894–$2,314
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Yolo, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · CA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,604 | $19,248 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,615 | $19,380 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,104 | $25,248 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,917 | $35,004 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,178 | $38,136 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,404 → FY2026 $2,104
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,604 | $1,615 | $2,104 | $2,917 | $3,178 |
| FY2025 | $1,602 | $1,613 | $2,116 | $2,944 | $3,299 |
| FY2024 | $1,497 | $1,507 | $1,980 | $2,717 | $3,169 |
| FY2023 | $1,386 | $1,406 | $1,851 | $2,561 | $3,072 |
| FY2022 | $1,212 | $1,280 | $1,684 | $2,353 | $2,843 |
| FY2021 | $1,085 | $1,147 | $1,511 | $2,162 | $2,584 |
| FY2020 | $1,010 | $1,066 | $1,404 | $2,025 | $2,432 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $129,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $27,250 | $31,150 | $35,050 | $38,900 | $42,050 | $45,150 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $45,400 | $51,850 | $58,350 | $64,800 | $70,000 | $75,200 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $72,600 | $83,000 | $93,350 | $103,700 | $112,000 | $120,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$25,248/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
19.5% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$84,160/yr
$7,013/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 | $1,134 | $1,296 | $1,458 | $1,749 | $1,879 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,360 | $1,555 | $1,749 | $2,099 | $2,255 |
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 | $1,604 | $1,615 | $2,104 | $2,106 | $2,106 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,135 | $1,296 | $1,458 | $1,620 | $1,750 |
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