FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Windsor County, VT
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,161
1BR
$1,168
2BR
$1,362
3BR
$1,786
4BR
$1,844
Hours/week at min wage
75 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $14.01/hr (VT)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.7%
+$61 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +35.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,226–$1,498
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Windsor 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) | $1,161 | $13,932 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,168 | $14,016 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,362 | $16,344 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,786 | $21,432 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,844 | $22,128 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,018 → FY2026 $1,362
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,161 | $1,168 | $1,362 | $1,786 | $1,844 |
| FY2025 | $1,124 | $1,127 | $1,301 | $1,692 | $1,740 |
| FY2024 | $1,039 | $1,136 | $1,300 | $1,725 | $1,731 |
| FY2023 | $841 | $982 | $1,129 | $1,536 | $1,542 |
| FY2022 | $757 | $891 | $1,044 | $1,454 | $1,490 |
| FY2021 | $715 | $837 | $1,007 | $1,416 | $1,441 |
| FY2020 | $702 | $846 | $1,018 | $1,416 | $1,536 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $109,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,000 | $26,250 | $29,550 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $38,300 | $43,800 | $49,250 | $54,700 | $59,100 | $63,500 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $61,250 | $70,000 | $78,750 | $87,500 | $94,500 | $101,500 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,344/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.9% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$54,480/yr
$4,540/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 | $957 | $1,094 | $1,230 | $1,476 | $1,586 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,148 | $1,312 | $1,476 | $1,772 | $1,903 |
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 | $1,161 | $1,168 | $1,362 | $1,777 | $1,777 |
| Low HOME Rent | $957 | $1,095 | $1,231 | $1,367 | $1,477 |