FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Spokane, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,103
1BR
$1,193
2BR
$1,531
3BR
$2,088
4BR
$2,506
Hours/week at min wage
71 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
National rank
#182
of 661 U.S. metros (top 28% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+6%
+$87 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +52%
Voucher payment standard
$1,378–$1,684
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Spokane, 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) | $1,103 | $13,236 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,193 | $14,316 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,531 | $18,372 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,088 | $25,056 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,506 | $30,072 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $910 → FY2026 $1,531
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,103 | $1,193 | $1,531 | $2,088 | $2,506 |
| FY2025 | $998 | $1,123 | $1,444 | $1,997 | $2,339 |
| FY2024 | $890 | $1,012 | $1,304 | $1,835 | $2,131 |
| FY2023 | $812 | $926 | $1,198 | $1,703 | $1,987 |
| FY2022 | $701 | $795 | $1,033 | $1,467 | $1,745 |
| FY2021 | $674 | $774 | $1,007 | $1,441 | $1,718 |
| FY2020 | $597 | $696 | $910 | $1,305 | $1,551 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $110,500
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,250 | $26,550 | $29,850 | $33,150 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $38,700 | $44,200 | $49,750 | $55,250 | $59,700 | $64,100 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $61,900 | $70,750 | $79,600 | $88,400 | $95,500 | $102,550 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,372/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$61,240/yr
$5,103/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 | $966 | $1,105 | $1,243 | $1,491 | $1,602 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,160 | $1,326 | $1,491 | $1,790 | $1,922 |
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 | $1,103 | $1,193 | $1,531 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
| Low HOME Rent | $967 | $1,105 | $1,243 | $1,381 | $1,492 |
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