FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Mason County, WA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,030
1BR
$1,032
2BR
$1,354
3BR
$1,883
4BR
$2,097
Hours/week at min wage
63 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+7.4%
+$93 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +42.7%
Voucher payment standard
$1,219–$1,489
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Mason 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) | $1,030 | $12,360 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,032 | $12,384 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,354 | $16,248 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,883 | $22,596 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,097 | $25,164 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,047 → FY2026 $1,354
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,030 | $1,032 | $1,354 | $1,883 | $2,097 |
| FY2025 | $955 | $961 | $1,261 | $1,767 | $1,917 |
| FY2024 | $866 | $1,040 | $1,278 | $1,801 | $1,885 |
| FY2023 | $790 | $1,046 | $1,181 | $1,678 | $1,691 |
| FY2022 | $710 | $938 | $1,069 | $1,504 | $1,529 |
| FY2021 | $660 | $825 | $949 | $1,297 | $1,373 |
| FY2020 | $682 | $860 | $1,047 | $1,368 | $1,500 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $107,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $22,650 | $25,850 | $29,100 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $37,700 | $43,050 | $48,450 | $53,800 | $58,150 | $62,450 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $60,300 | $68,900 | $77,500 | $86,100 | $93,000 | $99,900 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$16,248/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.1% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$54,160/yr
$4,513/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 | $941 | $1,076 | $1,210 | $1,452 | $1,560 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,129 | $1,291 | $1,452 | $1,743 | $1,872 |
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 | $1,030 | $1,032 | $1,354 | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| Low HOME Rent | $942 | $1,076 | $1,211 | $1,345 | $1,453 |
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