FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Jefferson County, WA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,119
1BR
$1,165
2BR
$1,367
3BR
$1,901
4BR
$2,293
Hours/week at min wage
64 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+10.9%
+$134 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +41.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,230–$1,504
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Jefferson 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) | $1,119 | $13,428 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,165 | $13,980 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,367 | $16,404 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,901 | $22,812 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,293 | $27,516 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,020 → FY2026 $1,367
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,119 | $1,165 | $1,367 | $1,901 | $2,293 |
| FY2025 | $1,072 | $1,114 | $1,233 | $1,728 | $2,071 |
| FY2024 | $1,052 | $1,080 | $1,213 | $1,709 | $2,058 |
| FY2023 | $901 | $994 | $1,123 | $1,596 | $1,913 |
| FY2022 | $754 | $885 | $1,046 | $1,486 | $1,790 |
| FY2021 | $638 | $771 | $964 | $1,380 | $1,663 |
| FY2020 | $693 | $781 | $1,020 | $1,471 | $1,663 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $107,000
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,500 | $25,700 | $28,900 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,450 | $42,800 | $48,150 | $53,500 | $57,800 | $62,100 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $59,950 | $68,500 | $77,050 | $85,600 | $92,450 | $99,300 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,404/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$54,680/yr
$4,557/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 | $936 | $1,070 | $1,203 | $1,444 | $1,551 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,123 | $1,284 | $1,444 | $1,733 | $1,861 |
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 | $1,119 | $1,165 | $1,367 | $1,738 | $1,738 |
| Low HOME Rent | $936 | $1,070 | $1,203 | $1,337 | $1,445 |
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