FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lincoln County, OR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,121
1BR
$1,128
2BR
$1,480
3BR
$2,043
4BR
$2,483
Hours/week at min wage
78 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.70/hr (OR)
YoY change (2BR)
+12%
+$158 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +42.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,332–$1,628
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lincoln 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) | $1,121 | $13,452 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,128 | $13,536 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,480 | $17,760 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,043 | $24,516 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,483 | $29,796 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,012 → FY2026 $1,480
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,121 | $1,128 | $1,480 | $2,043 | $2,483 |
| FY2025 | $982 | $1,008 | $1,322 | $1,844 | $2,220 |
| FY2024 | $928 | $972 | $1,274 | $1,782 | $2,162 |
| FY2023 | $800 | $903 | $1,163 | $1,634 | $1,981 |
| FY2022 | $732 | $877 | $1,102 | $1,556 | $1,886 |
| FY2021 | $686 | $835 | $1,040 | $1,488 | $1,801 |
| FY2020 | $659 | $812 | $1,012 | $1,460 | $1,767 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $82,200
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $18,150 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $30,250 | $34,550 | $38,850 | $43,150 | $46,650 | $50,100 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $48,350 | $55,250 | $62,150 | $69,050 | $74,600 | $80,100 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,760/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
21.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$59,200/yr
$4,933/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 | $719 | $822 | $924 | $1,109 | $1,191 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $863 | $986 | $1,109 | $1,331 | $1,430 |
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 | $1,121 | $1,128 | $1,335 | $1,335 | $1,335 |
| Low HOME Rent | $756 | $863 | $971 | $1,078 | $1,166 |
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