FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Caledonia County, VT
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$986
1BR
$992
2BR
$1,159
3BR
$1,610
4BR
$1,732
Hours/week at min wage
64 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.01/hr (VT)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.1%
+$67 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.6%
Voucher payment standard
$1,043–$1,275
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Caledonia County, VT
Non-Metropolitan area · VT · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $986 | $11,832 |
| 1-Bedroom | $992 | $11,904 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,159 | $13,908 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,610 | $19,320 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,732 | $20,784 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $876 → FY2026 $1,159
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $986 | $992 | $1,159 | $1,610 | $1,732 |
| FY2025 | $905 | $909 | $1,092 | $1,471 | $1,561 |
| FY2024 | $899 | $922 | $1,068 | $1,390 | $1,657 |
| FY2023 | $810 | $845 | $954 | $1,167 | $1,625 |
| FY2022 | $741 | $770 | $877 | $1,084 | $1,501 |
| FY2021 | $708 | $739 | $842 | $1,047 | $1,431 |
| FY2020 | $724 | $762 | $876 | $1,092 | $1,288 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $96,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,000 | $25,150 | $28,300 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,650 | $41,900 | $47,150 | $52,350 | $56,550 | $60,750 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $58,650 | $67,000 | $75,400 | $83,750 | $90,450 | $97,150 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,908/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.4% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$46,360/yr
$3,863/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 | $845 | $966 | $1,086 | $1,304 | $1,400 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,014 | $1,159 | $1,304 | $1,564 | $1,680 |
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 | $986 | $992 | $1,159 | $1,569 | $1,569 |
| Low HOME Rent | $916 | $1,047 | $1,178 | $1,308 | $1,413 |