FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Wheeler County, OR
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$703
1BR
$770
2BR
$1,010
3BR
$1,405
4BR
$1,694
Hours/week at min wage
53 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.70/hr (OR)
YoY change (2BR)
+8.3%
+$77 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +33.1%
Voucher payment standard
$909–$1,111
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Wheeler 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) | $703 | $8,436 |
| 1-Bedroom | $770 | $9,240 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,010 | $12,120 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,405 | $16,860 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,694 | $20,328 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,010
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $703 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,405 | $1,694 |
| FY2025 | $640 | $711 | $933 | $1,307 | $1,567 |
| FY2024 | $613 | $689 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,536 |
| FY2023 | $561 | $637 | $839 | $1,186 | $1,429 |
| FY2022 | $530 | $609 | $798 | $1,134 | $1,334 |
| FY2021 | $501 | $585 | $759 | $1,086 | $1,255 |
| FY2020 | $465 | $554 | $714 | $1,005 | $1,156 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $68,300
| 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
$12,120/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,400/yr
$3,367/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 | $597 | $683 | $768 | $922 | $990 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $717 | $819 | $922 | $1,106 | $1,188 |
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 | $703 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,109 | $1,109 |
| Low HOME Rent | $732 | $836 | $941 | $1,045 | $1,128 |
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