FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lewiston, ID-WA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$925
1BR
$931
2BR
$1,220
3BR
$1,697
4BR
$2,037
Hours/week at min wage
57 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+1%
+$12 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +37.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,098–$1,342
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lewiston, ID-WA MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · WA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $925 | $11,100 |
| 1-Bedroom | $931 | $11,172 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,220 | $14,640 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,697 | $20,364 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,037 | $24,444 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $868 → FY2026 $1,220
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $925 | $931 | $1,220 | $1,697 | $2,037 |
| FY2025 | $915 | $921 | $1,208 | $1,693 | $2,029 |
| FY2024 | $790 | $860 | $1,109 | $1,563 | $1,882 |
| FY2023 | $674 | $784 | $1,008 | $1,433 | $1,717 |
| FY2022 | $615 | $717 | $925 | $1,314 | $1,583 |
| FY2021 | $584 | $672 | $885 | $1,223 | $1,468 |
| FY2020 | $566 | $659 | $868 | $1,174 | $1,443 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $102,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,150 | $23,000 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $33,550 | $38,300 | $43,100 | $47,900 | $51,750 | $55,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $53,650 | $61,350 | $69,000 | $76,650 | $82,800 | $88,950 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,640/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$48,800/yr
$4,067/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 | $900 | $1,029 | $1,157 | $1,389 | $1,492 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,080 | $1,234 | $1,389 | $1,666 | $1,790 |
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 | $925 | $931 | $1,220 | $1,672 | $1,672 |
| Low HOME Rent | $838 | $957 | $1,077 | $1,197 | $1,293 |
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