FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Medford, OR MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,055
1BR
$1,229
2BR
$1,530
3BR
$2,128
4BR
$2,514
Hours/week at min wage
81 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.70/hr (OR)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.1%
+$74 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +47.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,377–$1,683
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Medford, OR MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · OR · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,055 | $12,660 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,229 | $14,748 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,530 | $18,360 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,128 | $25,536 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,514 | $30,168 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,043 → FY2026 $1,530
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,055 | $1,229 | $1,530 | $2,128 | $2,514 |
| FY2025 | $998 | $1,137 | $1,456 | $2,040 | $2,404 |
| FY2024 | $946 | $1,062 | $1,396 | $1,967 | $2,357 |
| FY2023 | $861 | $978 | $1,287 | $1,829 | $2,192 |
| FY2022 | $825 | $908 | $1,195 | $1,697 | $2,045 |
| FY2021 | $727 | $788 | $1,039 | $1,487 | $1,799 |
| FY2020 | $729 | $792 | $1,043 | $1,505 | $1,831 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $98,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,650 | $23,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,350 | $39,250 | $44,150 | $49,050 | $53,000 | $56,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,950 | $62,800 | $70,650 | $78,500 | $84,800 | $91,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,360/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$61,200/yr
$5,100/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 | $858 | $981 | $1,103 | $1,324 | $1,422 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,030 | $1,177 | $1,324 | $1,589 | $1,706 |
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 | $1,055 | $1,229 | $1,530 | $1,594 | $1,594 |
| Low HOME Rent | $858 | $981 | $1,103 | $1,226 | $1,325 |
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