FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Visalia-Porterville, CA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,116
1BR
$1,123
2BR
$1,474
3BR
$2,028
4BR
$2,393
Hours/week at min wage
69 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)
National rank
#197
of 661 U.S. metros (top 31% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.1%
+$45 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +53.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,327–$1,621
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Visalia-Porterville, CA MSA
Metropolitan area · CA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,116 | $13,392 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,123 | $13,476 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,474 | $17,688 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,028 | $24,336 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,393 | $28,716 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $941 → FY2026 $1,474
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,116 | $1,123 | $1,474 | $2,028 | $2,393 |
| FY2025 | $1,082 | $1,089 | $1,429 | $1,967 | $2,272 |
| FY2024 | $977 | $989 | $1,299 | $1,809 | $2,065 |
| FY2023 | $825 | $848 | $1,116 | $1,552 | $1,790 |
| FY2022 | $746 | $764 | $1,005 | $1,405 | $1,629 |
| FY2021 | $723 | $728 | $959 | $1,337 | $1,561 |
| FY2020 | $710 | $714 | $941 | $1,312 | $1,534 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $76,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,450 | $23,350 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,000 | $38,850 | $43,700 | $48,550 | $52,450 | $56,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,400 | $62,200 | $69,950 | $77,700 | $83,950 | $90,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,688/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
23.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$58,960/yr
$4,913/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 | $668 | $764 | $859 | $1,031 | $1,107 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $802 | $916 | $1,031 | $1,237 | $1,329 |
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 | $1,116 | $1,123 | $1,241 | $1,241 | $1,241 |
| Low HOME Rent | $850 | $971 | $1,092 | $1,213 | $1,311 |
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