FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Malheur County, OR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$772
1BR
$942
2BR
$1,081
3BR
$1,503
4BR
$1,813
Hours/week at min wage
57 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.70/hr (OR)
YoY change (2BR)
+12.4%
+$119 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +35.6%
Voucher payment standard
$973–$1,189
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Malheur 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) | $772 | $9,264 |
| 1-Bedroom | $942 | $11,304 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,081 | $12,972 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,503 | $18,036 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,813 | $21,756 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $823 → FY2026 $1,081
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $772 | $942 | $1,081 | $1,503 | $1,813 |
| FY2025 | $683 | $821 | $962 | $1,348 | $1,615 |
| FY2024 | $659 | $740 | $938 | $1,314 | $1,592 |
| FY2023 | $618 | $678 | $893 | $1,235 | $1,521 |
| FY2022 | $605 | $655 | $862 | $1,165 | $1,387 |
| FY2021 | $553 | $605 | $797 | $1,057 | $1,274 |
| FY2020 | $557 | $625 | $823 | $1,075 | $1,276 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $75,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $17,600 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $29,300 | $33,450 | $37,650 | $41,800 | $45,150 | $48,500 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $46,850 | $53,550 | $60,250 | $66,900 | $72,300 | $77,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,972/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$43,240/yr
$3,603/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 | $658 | $753 | $847 | $1,016 | $1,091 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $790 | $903 | $1,016 | $1,219 | $1,310 |
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 | $772 | $942 | $1,081 | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Low HOME Rent | $732 | $836 | $941 | $1,045 | $1,128 |
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