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

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Columbia County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,038 per month for fiscal year 2021. The studio FMR is $685, 1-bedroom is $788, 3-bedroom is $1,298, and 4-bedroom is $1,517.

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

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $41,520 per year ($3,460 per month) to afford the FY2021 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,038 in Columbia County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2021 Fair Market Rents — Columbia County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2021 in this area are:

Studio

$685

1BR

$788

2BR

$1,038

3BR

$1,298

4BR

$1,517

Hours/week at min wage

48 hrs

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

National rank

#192

of 632 U.S. metros (top 31% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+3.7%

+$37 vs FY2020

Voucher payment standard

$934–$1,142

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

Columbia County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2021 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$685	$8,220
1-Bedroom	$788	$9,456
2-Bedroom	$1,038	$12,456
3-Bedroom	$1,298	$15,576
4-Bedroom	$1,517	$18,204

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2017 $725 → FY2021 $1,038

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2021	$685	$788	$1,038	$1,298	$1,517
FY2020	$652	$760	$1,001	$1,281	$1,356
FY2019	$604	$701	$927	$1,223	$1,253
FY2018	$561	$626	$833	$1,115	$1,135
FY2017	$486	$545	$725	$966	$1,109

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2021 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $72,400

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$14,850	$17,420	$21,960	$26,500	$31,040	$35,580
50% AMI (Very Low)	$24,750	$28,250	$31,800	$35,300	$38,150	$40,950
80% AMI (Low)	$39,550	$45,200	$50,850	$56,500	$61,050	$65,550

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$12,456/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

17.2% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$41,520/yr

$3,460/mo gross income

FY2021 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	$633	$724	$814	$977	$1,049
60% AMI Maximum	$760	$868	$977	$1,172	$1,259

FY2021 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	$685	$788	$1,038	$1,176	$1,176
Low HOME Rent	$618	$706	$795	$882	$953

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

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