What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Stevens County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Stevens County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,131 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $879, 1-bedroom is $885, 3-bedroom is $1,573, and 4-bedroom is $1,897.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Stevens County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $45,240 per year ($3,770 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,131 in Stevens County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Stevens County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$879

1BR

$885

2BR

$1,131

3BR

$1,573

4BR

$1,897

Hours/week at min wage

53 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)

National rank

#431

of 661 U.S. metros (top 66% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+7.8%

+$82 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +35.3%

Voucher payment standard

$1,018–$1,244

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Stevens County, 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)	$879	$10,548
1-Bedroom	$885	$10,620
2-Bedroom	$1,131	$13,572
3-Bedroom	$1,573	$18,876
4-Bedroom	$1,897	$22,764

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $731 → FY2026 $1,131

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$879	$885	$1,131	$1,573	$1,897
FY2025	$821	$827	$1,049	$1,470	$1,762
FY2024	$751	$756	$958	$1,350	$1,626
FY2023	$636	$711	$930	$1,322	$1,584
FY2022	$544	$606	$795	$1,129	$1,361
FY2021	$570	$637	$836	$1,196	$1,447
FY2020	$489	$568	$731	$1,036	$1,212

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $87,700

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$20,400	$23,300	$27,320	$33,000	$38,680	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$33,950	$38,800	$43,650	$48,500	$52,400	$56,300
80% AMI (Low)	$54,350	$62,100	$69,850	$77,600	$83,850	$90,050

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$13,572/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

15.5% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$45,240/yr

$3,770/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	$767	$877	$986	$1,183	$1,271
60% AMI Maximum	$920	$1,052	$1,183	$1,420	$1,525

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	$879	$885	$1,131	$1,425	$1,425
Low HOME Rent	$848	$970	$1,091	$1,212	$1,310

Compare Stevens County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area With Other WA Metros

vs. Bellingham, WA MSA vs. Bremerton-Silverdale, WA MSA vs. Columbia County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area vs. Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA vs. Longview, WA MSA

Counties in This FMR Area

Stevens County