FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Washington County, VT
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,122
1BR
$1,129
2BR
$1,482
3BR
$1,824
4BR
$1,962
Hours/week at min wage
82 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.01/hr (VT)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.4%
+$63 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +36.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,334–$1,630
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Washington 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) | $1,122 | $13,464 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,129 | $13,548 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,482 | $17,784 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,824 | $21,888 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,962 | $23,544 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,090 → FY2026 $1,482
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,122 | $1,129 | $1,482 | $1,824 | $1,962 |
| FY2025 | $1,075 | $1,082 | $1,419 | $1,763 | $1,977 |
| FY2024 | $985 | $1,106 | $1,453 | $1,832 | $1,975 |
| FY2023 | $839 | $953 | $1,255 | $1,584 | $1,690 |
| FY2022 | $760 | $869 | $1,144 | $1,454 | $1,551 |
| FY2021 | $717 | $824 | $1,086 | $1,358 | $1,532 |
| FY2020 | $773 | $828 | $1,090 | $1,358 | $1,580 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $114,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,950 | $27,400 | $30,800 | $34,200 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $39,900 | $45,600 | $51,300 | $57,000 | $61,600 | $66,150 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $63,850 | $73,000 | $82,100 | $91,200 | $98,500 | $105,800 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,784/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$59,280/yr
$4,940/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 | $997 | $1,140 | $1,282 | $1,539 | $1,653 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,197 | $1,368 | $1,539 | $1,846 | $1,983 |
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 | $1,122 | $1,129 | $1,482 | $1,824 | $1,852 |
| Low HOME Rent | $997 | $1,140 | $1,282 | $1,425 | $1,540 |