FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Wenatchee, WA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,034
1BR
$1,143
2BR
$1,500
3BR
$2,063
4BR
$2,516
Hours/week at min wage
70 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
National rank
#190
of 661 U.S. metros (top 30% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.8%
+$12 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +35.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,350–$1,650
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Wenatchee, WA MSA
Metropolitan area · WA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,034 | $12,408 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,143 | $13,716 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,500 | $18,000 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,063 | $24,756 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,516 | $30,192 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,054 → FY2026 $1,500
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,034 | $1,143 | $1,500 | $2,063 | $2,516 |
| FY2025 | $1,020 | $1,134 | $1,488 | $2,065 | $2,444 |
| FY2024 | $981 | $1,153 | $1,448 | $2,003 | $2,325 |
| FY2023 | $844 | $1,038 | $1,262 | $1,725 | $1,988 |
| FY2022 | $748 | $917 | $1,126 | $1,546 | $1,791 |
| FY2021 | $734 | $866 | $1,107 | $1,511 | $1,735 |
| FY2020 | $710 | $800 | $1,054 | $1,435 | $1,556 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $99,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,850 | $23,800 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,700 | $39,650 | $44,600 | $49,550 | $53,550 | $57,500 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $55,550 | $63,450 | $71,400 | $79,300 | $85,650 | $92,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$18,000/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$60,000/yr
$5,000/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 | $867 | $991 | $1,114 | $1,337 | $1,436 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,040 | $1,189 | $1,337 | $1,605 | $1,724 |
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 | $1,034 | $1,143 | $1,500 | $1,610 | $1,610 |
| Low HOME Rent | $867 | $991 | $1,115 | $1,238 | $1,338 |
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