FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Walla Walla, WA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,074
1BR
$1,181
2BR
$1,550
3BR
$2,118
4BR
$2,600
Hours/week at min wage
72 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
National rank
#175
of 661 U.S. metros (top 27% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.2%
+$63 vs FY2025
Voucher payment standard
$1,395–$1,705
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Walla Walla, WA MSA
Metropolitan area · WA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,074 | $12,888 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,181 | $14,172 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,550 | $18,600 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,118 | $25,416 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,600 | $31,200 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2022 $1,144 → FY2026 $1,550
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,074 | $1,181 | $1,550 | $2,118 | $2,600 |
| FY2025 | $1,020 | $1,133 | $1,487 | $2,049 | $2,497 |
| FY2024 | $986 | $1,107 | $1,454 | $1,991 | $2,308 |
| FY2023 | $832 | $946 | $1,245 | $1,749 | $1,948 |
| FY2022 | $760 | $869 | $1,144 | $1,625 | $1,747 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $102,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,500 | $24,600 | $27,650 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $35,850 | $40,950 | $46,050 | $51,150 | $55,250 | $59,350 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,300 | $65,500 | $73,700 | $81,850 | $88,400 | $94,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,600/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$62,000/yr
$5,167/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 | $895 | $1,023 | $1,150 | $1,381 | $1,483 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,074 | $1,227 | $1,381 | $1,657 | $1,780 |
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 | $1,074 | $1,181 | $1,550 | $1,662 | $1,662 |
| Low HOME Rent | $896 | $1,023 | $1,151 | $1,278 | $1,381 |
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