FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Longview, WA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,000
1BR
$1,199
2BR
$1,451
3BR
$2,018
4BR
$2,434
Hours/week at min wage
68 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.3%
+$47 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +42.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,306–$1,596
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Longview, 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) | $1,000 | $12,000 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,199 | $14,388 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,451 | $17,412 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,018 | $24,216 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,434 | $29,208 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $983 → FY2026 $1,451
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,000 | $1,199 | $1,451 | $2,018 | $2,434 |
| FY2025 | $963 | $1,186 | $1,404 | $1,967 | $2,358 |
| FY2024 | $909 | $1,109 | $1,341 | $1,890 | $2,276 |
| FY2023 | $750 | $891 | $1,122 | $1,595 | $1,911 |
| FY2022 | $707 | $808 | $1,055 | $1,499 | $1,806 |
| FY2021 | $676 | $774 | $1,020 | $1,460 | $1,721 |
| FY2020 | $640 | $749 | $983 | $1,418 | $1,699 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $106,700
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,900 | $25,000 | $28,150 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,500 | $41,700 | $46,900 | $52,100 | $56,300 | $60,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $58,350 | $66,700 | $75,050 | $83,350 | $90,050 | $96,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,412/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$58,040/yr
$4,837/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 | $933 | $1,067 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,547 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,120 | $1,280 | $1,440 | $1,728 | $1,856 |
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 | $1,000 | $1,199 | $1,451 | $1,733 | $1,733 |
| Low HOME Rent | $912 | $1,042 | $1,172 | $1,302 | $1,407 |
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