FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lincoln County, WA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$716
1BR
$778
2BR
$1,021
3BR
$1,420
4BR
$1,713
Hours/week at min wage
48 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
0%
$0 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +39.1%
Voucher payment standard
$919–$1,123
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lincoln 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) | $716 | $8,592 |
| 1-Bedroom | $778 | $9,336 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,021 | $12,252 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,420 | $17,040 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,713 | $20,556 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $726 → FY2026 $1,021
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $716 | $778 | $1,021 | $1,420 | $1,713 |
| FY2025 | $714 | $778 | $1,021 | $1,406 | $1,715 |
| FY2024 | $731 | $821 | $1,079 | $1,405 | $1,831 |
| FY2023 | $676 | $768 | $1,011 | $1,285 | $1,722 |
| FY2022 | $589 | $674 | $887 | $1,152 | $1,518 |
| FY2021 | $484 | $557 | $734 | $998 | $1,271 |
| FY2020 | $473 | $551 | $726 | $1,020 | $1,210 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $92,100
| 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
$12,252/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$40,840/yr
$3,403/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 | $805 | $921 | $1,036 | $1,243 | $1,335 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $967 | $1,105 | $1,243 | $1,492 | $1,602 |
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 | $716 | $778 | $1,021 | $1,420 | $1,496 |
| Low HOME Rent | $848 | $970 | $1,091 | $1,212 | $1,310 |
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