FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lewis County, WA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$882
1BR
$975
2BR
$1,279
3BR
$1,688
4BR
$1,832
Hours/week at min wage
60 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+1.8%
+$22 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.3%
Voucher payment standard
$1,151–$1,407
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lewis 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) | $882 | $10,584 |
| 1-Bedroom | $975 | $11,700 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,279 | $15,348 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,688 | $20,256 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,832 | $21,984 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $958 → FY2026 $1,279
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $882 | $975 | $1,279 | $1,688 | $1,832 |
| FY2025 | $868 | $974 | $1,257 | $1,679 | $1,791 |
| FY2024 | $843 | $964 | $1,244 | $1,706 | $1,772 |
| FY2023 | $764 | $902 | $1,143 | $1,560 | $1,718 |
| FY2022 | $680 | $792 | $1,023 | $1,392 | $1,623 |
| FY2021 | $606 | $711 | $918 | $1,233 | $1,491 |
| FY2020 | $624 | $730 | $958 | $1,295 | $1,537 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $107,300
| 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
$15,348/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
14.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$51,160/yr
$4,263/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 | $938 | $1,073 | $1,207 | $1,448 | $1,555 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,126 | $1,287 | $1,448 | $1,738 | $1,867 |
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 | $882 | $975 | $1,279 | $1,688 | $1,743 |
| Low HOME Rent | $912 | $1,042 | $1,172 | $1,302 | $1,407 |
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