FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Santa Rosa, CA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,949
1BR
$2,155
2BR
$2,827
3BR
$3,887
4BR
$4,147
Hours/week at min wage
132 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
National rank
#13
of 661 U.S. metros (top 3% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.2%
+$87 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +41.6%
Voucher payment standard
$2,544–$3,110
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Santa Rosa, CA MSA
Metropolitan area · CA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,949 | $23,388 |
| 1-Bedroom | $2,155 | $25,860 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,827 | $33,924 |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,887 | $46,644 |
| 4-Bedroom | $4,147 | $49,764 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,949 → FY2026 $2,827
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,949 | $2,155 | $2,827 | $3,887 | $4,147 |
| FY2025 | $1,879 | $2,089 | $2,740 | $3,743 | $3,960 |
| FY2024 | $1,611 | $1,809 | $2,377 | $3,228 | $3,425 |
| FY2023 | $1,525 | $1,711 | $2,252 | $3,101 | $3,356 |
| FY2022 | $1,373 | $1,549 | $2,038 | $2,851 | $3,163 |
| FY2021 | $1,340 | $1,519 | $1,996 | $2,825 | $3,254 |
| FY2020 | $1,302 | $1,489 | $1,949 | $2,798 | $3,302 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $133,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $34,650 | $39,600 | $44,550 | $49,450 | $53,450 | $57,400 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $57,700 | $65,950 | $74,200 | $82,400 | $89,000 | $95,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $92,300 | $105,500 | $118,700 | $131,850 | $142,400 | $152,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$33,924/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
25.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$113,080/yr
$9,423/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 | $1,167 | $1,334 | $1,500 | $1,800 | $1,934 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,400 | $1,600 | $1,800 | $2,161 | $2,321 |
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 | $1,949 | $2,155 | $2,167 | $2,167 | $2,167 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,442 | $1,648 | $1,855 | $2,060 | $2,225 |
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