FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,428
1BR
$1,605
2BR
$1,971
3BR
$2,733
4BR
$3,102
Hours/week at min wage
92 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
National rank
#63
of 661 U.S. metros (top 10% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-4.2%
$86 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +34.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,774–$2,168
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · WA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,428 | $17,136 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,605 | $19,260 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,971 | $23,652 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,733 | $32,796 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,102 | $37,224 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,408 → FY2026 $1,971
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,428 | $1,605 | $1,971 | $2,733 | $3,102 |
| FY2025 | $1,479 | $1,673 | $2,057 | $2,882 | $3,292 |
| FY2024 | $1,430 | $1,603 | $1,987 | $2,800 | $3,236 |
| FY2023 | $1,174 | $1,308 | $1,643 | $2,335 | $2,740 |
| FY2022 | $1,056 | $1,162 | $1,484 | $2,108 | $2,540 |
| FY2021 | $1,011 | $1,126 | $1,461 | $2,091 | $2,530 |
| FY2020 | $961 | $1,075 | $1,408 | $2,031 | $2,472 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $127,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $26,750 | $30,600 | $34,400 | $38,200 | $41,300 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $44,600 | $50,950 | $57,300 | $63,650 | $68,750 | $73,850 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $71,300 | $81,500 | $91,700 | $101,850 | $110,000 | $118,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$23,652/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$78,840/yr
$6,570/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 | $1,113 | $1,273 | $1,432 | $1,718 | $1,845 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,336 | $1,527 | $1,718 | $2,062 | $2,215 |
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 | $1,428 | $1,605 | $1,971 | $2,068 | $2,068 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,115 | $1,273 | $1,432 | $1,591 | $1,718 |
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