FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Vallejo-Fairfield, CA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,567
1BR
$1,705
2BR
$2,178
3BR
$2,911
4BR
$3,297
Hours/week at min wage
102 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
National rank
#43
of 661 U.S. metros (top 7% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
-10%
$242 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +34.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,960–$2,396
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Vallejo-Fairfield, CA MSA
Metropolitan area · CA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,567 | $18,804 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,705 | $20,460 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,178 | $26,136 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,911 | $34,932 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,297 | $39,564 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,589 → FY2026 $2,178
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,567 | $1,705 | $2,178 | $2,911 | $3,297 |
| FY2025 | $1,724 | $1,894 | $2,420 | $3,234 | $3,663 |
| FY2024 | $1,652 | $1,853 | $2,308 | $3,199 | $3,643 |
| FY2023 | $1,428 | $1,620 | $1,963 | $2,790 | $3,266 |
| FY2022 | $1,232 | $1,408 | $1,677 | $2,382 | $2,870 |
| FY2021 | $1,190 | $1,351 | $1,617 | $2,314 | $2,800 |
| FY2020 | $1,124 | $1,318 | $1,589 | $2,292 | $2,790 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $120,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $27,450 | $31,400 | $35,300 | $39,200 | $42,350 | $45,500 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $45,750 | $52,250 | $58,800 | $65,300 | $70,550 | $75,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $73,150 | $83,600 | $94,050 | $104,500 | $112,900 | $121,250 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$26,136/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
21.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$87,120/yr
$7,260/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 | $1,052 | $1,203 | $1,353 | $1,624 | $1,744 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,263 | $1,443 | $1,624 | $1,948 | $2,093 |
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 | $1,567 | $1,705 | $1,954 | $1,954 | $1,954 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,143 | $1,306 | $1,470 | $1,632 | $1,763 |
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