FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jefferson County, OR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$939
1BR
$945
2BR
$1,229
3BR
$1,709
4BR
$1,867
Hours/week at min wage
65 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.70/hr (OR)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.5%
+$86 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.2%
Voucher payment standard
$1,106–$1,352
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Jefferson County, OR
Non-Metropolitan area · OR · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $939 | $11,268 |
| 1-Bedroom | $945 | $11,340 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,229 | $14,748 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,709 | $20,508 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,867 | $22,404 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $841 → FY2026 $1,229
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $939 | $945 | $1,229 | $1,709 | $1,867 |
| FY2025 | $784 | $871 | $1,143 | $1,602 | $1,798 |
| FY2024 | $741 | $843 | $1,093 | $1,540 | $1,757 |
| FY2023 | $683 | $806 | $1,021 | $1,451 | $1,736 |
| FY2022 | $646 | $809 | $972 | $1,381 | $1,626 |
| FY2021 | $583 | $775 | $883 | $1,264 | $1,529 |
| FY2020 | $548 | $739 | $841 | $1,213 | $1,477 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $87,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,800 | $35,200 | $39,600 | $43,950 | $47,500 | $51,000 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $49,250 | $56,250 | $63,300 | $70,300 | $75,950 | $81,550 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,748/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$49,160/yr
$4,097/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 | $769 | $879 | $988 | $1,186 | $1,274 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $922 | $1,054 | $1,186 | $1,423 | $1,529 |
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 | $939 | $945 | $1,229 | $1,428 | $1,428 |
| Low HOME Rent | $770 | $880 | $990 | $1,098 | $1,187 |
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