FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Adams County, WA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$795
1BR
$863
2BR
$1,133
3BR
$1,576
4BR
$1,901
Hours/week at min wage
53 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+5.2%
+$56 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +45.6%
Voucher payment standard
$1,020–$1,246
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Adams County, WA
Non-Metropolitan area · WA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $795 | $9,540 |
| 1-Bedroom | $863 | $10,356 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,133 | $13,596 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,576 | $18,912 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,901 | $22,812 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $789 → FY2026 $1,133
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $795 | $863 | $1,133 | $1,576 | $1,901 |
| FY2025 | $753 | $821 | $1,077 | $1,509 | $1,809 |
| FY2024 | $754 | $854 | $1,112 | $1,567 | $1,887 |
| FY2023 | $717 | $850 | $1,053 | $1,455 | $1,794 |
| FY2022 | $663 | $795 | $906 | $1,264 | $1,551 |
| FY2021 | $608 | $683 | $778 | $1,056 | $1,347 |
| FY2020 | $640 | $693 | $789 | $1,067 | $1,339 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $77,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,400 | $23,300 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $33,950 | $38,800 | $43,650 | $48,500 | $52,400 | $56,300 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $54,350 | $62,100 | $69,850 | $77,600 | $83,850 | $90,050 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,596/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$45,320/yr
$3,777/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 | $676 | $773 | $869 | $1,043 | $1,120 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $811 | $927 | $1,043 | $1,252 | $1,345 |
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 | $795 | $863 | $1,133 | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| Low HOME Rent | $848 | $970 | $1,091 | $1,212 | $1,310 |
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