FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Wasco County, OR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,281
1BR
$1,289
2BR
$1,600
3BR
$2,225
4BR
$2,589
Hours/week at min wage
84 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.70/hr (OR)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.1%
+$1 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +36.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,440–$1,760
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Wasco 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) | $1,281 | $15,372 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,289 | $15,468 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,600 | $19,200 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,225 | $26,700 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,589 | $31,068 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,145 → FY2026 $1,600
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,281 | $1,289 | $1,600 | $2,225 | $2,589 |
| FY2025 | $1,297 | $1,305 | $1,599 | $2,241 | $2,684 |
| FY2024 | $1,236 | $1,260 | $1,549 | $2,183 | $2,622 |
| FY2023 | $787 | $859 | $1,106 | $1,535 | $1,892 |
| FY2022 | $816 | $954 | $1,228 | $1,705 | $2,102 |
| FY2021 | $778 | $892 | $1,176 | $1,606 | $2,036 |
| FY2020 | $775 | $869 | $1,145 | $1,590 | $1,973 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $91,800
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,600 | $22,400 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $32,700 | $37,350 | $42,000 | $46,650 | $50,400 | $54,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $52,300 | $59,750 | $67,200 | $74,650 | $80,650 | $86,600 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$19,200/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$64,000/yr
$5,333/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 | $803 | $918 | $1,032 | $1,239 | $1,331 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $963 | $1,101 | $1,239 | $1,487 | $1,597 |
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 | $1,281 | $1,289 | $1,491 | $1,491 | $1,491 |
| Low HOME Rent | $817 | $933 | $1,050 | $1,166 | $1,260 |
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