FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Carbon County, UT
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$761
1BR
$857
2BR
$1,041
3BR
$1,323
4BR
$1,628
Hours/week at min wage
111 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+11.6%
+$108 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +41.8%
Voucher payment standard
$937–$1,145
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Carbon County, UT
Non-Metropolitan area · UT · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $761 | $9,132 |
| 1-Bedroom | $857 | $10,284 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,041 | $12,492 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,323 | $15,876 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,628 | $19,536 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $1,041
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $761 | $857 | $1,041 | $1,323 | $1,628 |
| FY2025 | $640 | $767 | $933 | $1,161 | $1,526 |
| FY2024 | $613 | $742 | $905 | $1,125 | $1,536 |
| FY2023 | $560 | $669 | $826 | $1,039 | $1,407 |
| FY2022 | $514 | $611 | $757 | $982 | $1,296 |
| FY2021 | $514 | $581 | $734 | $993 | $1,271 |
| FY2020 | $500 | $556 | $714 | $1,005 | $1,254 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $79,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,350 | $25,550 | $28,750 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,250 | $42,550 | $47,850 | $53,150 | $57,450 | $61,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,550 | $68,050 | $76,550 | $85,050 | $91,900 | $98,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$12,492/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,640/yr
$3,470/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 | $697 | $797 | $896 | $1,075 | $1,155 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $836 | $956 | $1,075 | $1,291 | $1,386 |
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 | $761 | $857 | $1,041 | $1,295 | $1,295 |
| Low HOME Rent | $931 | $1,063 | $1,196 | $1,328 | $1,436 |
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