FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Kittitas County, WA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,002
1BR
$1,108
2BR
$1,454
3BR
$2,022
4BR
$2,439
Hours/week at min wage
68 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+10.4%
+$137 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +49.4%
Voucher payment standard
$1,309–$1,599
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Kittitas 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) | $1,002 | $12,024 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,108 | $13,296 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,454 | $17,448 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,022 | $24,264 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,439 | $29,268 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,010 → FY2026 $1,454
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,002 | $1,108 | $1,454 | $2,022 | $2,439 |
| FY2025 | $903 | $1,004 | $1,317 | $1,845 | $2,212 |
| FY2024 | $934 | $1,049 | $1,378 | $1,942 | $2,338 |
| FY2023 | $856 | $972 | $1,280 | $1,819 | $2,180 |
| FY2022 | $750 | $858 | $1,129 | $1,604 | $1,932 |
| FY2021 | $642 | $738 | $973 | $1,392 | $1,685 |
| FY2020 | $658 | $767 | $1,010 | $1,457 | $1,773 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $107,400
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,550 | $25,800 | $29,000 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,600 | $43,000 | $48,350 | $53,700 | $58,000 | $62,300 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $60,150 | $68,750 | $77,350 | $85,900 | $92,800 | $99,650 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$17,448/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
16.2% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$58,160/yr
$4,847/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 | $939 | $1,074 | $1,208 | $1,449 | $1,557 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,127 | $1,288 | $1,449 | $1,739 | $1,868 |
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 | $1,002 | $1,108 | $1,454 | $1,745 | $1,745 |
| Low HOME Rent | $940 | $1,075 | $1,208 | $1,342 | $1,450 |
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