FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Garfield County, WA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$735
1BR
$798
2BR
$1,047
3BR
$1,456
4BR
$1,756
Hours/week at min wage
49 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.5%
+$45 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +42.6%
Voucher payment standard
$942–$1,152
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Garfield 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) | $735 | $8,820 |
| 1-Bedroom | $798 | $9,576 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,047 | $12,564 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,456 | $17,472 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,756 | $21,072 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $732 → FY2026 $1,047
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $735 | $798 | $1,047 | $1,456 | $1,756 |
| FY2025 | $701 | $764 | $1,002 | $1,404 | $1,667 |
| FY2024 | $676 | $792 | $998 | $1,406 | $1,655 |
| FY2023 | $596 | $753 | $892 | $1,268 | $1,487 |
| FY2022 | $520 | $687 | $783 | $1,087 | $1,325 |
| FY2021 | $484 | $644 | $734 | $1,025 | $1,240 |
| FY2020 | $477 | $643 | $732 | $1,034 | $1,180 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $91,200
| 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
$12,564/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.8% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$41,880/yr
$3,490/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 | $797 | $912 | $1,026 | $1,231 | $1,322 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $957 | $1,094 | $1,231 | $1,477 | $1,586 |
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 | $735 | $798 | $1,047 | $1,456 | $1,482 |
| Low HOME Rent | $848 | $970 | $1,091 | $1,212 | $1,310 |
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