FY2026 Fair Market Rents — San Juan County, WA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,215
1BR
$1,343
2BR
$1,762
3BR
$2,332
4BR
$2,333
Hours/week at min wage
82 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+4.1%
+$69 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +44.9%
Voucher payment standard
$1,586–$1,938
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
San Juan 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) | $1,215 | $14,580 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,343 | $16,116 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,762 | $21,144 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,332 | $27,984 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,333 | $27,996 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,232 → FY2026 $1,762
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,215 | $1,343 | $1,762 | $2,332 | $2,333 |
| FY2025 | $1,161 | $1,290 | $1,693 | $2,218 | $2,253 |
| FY2024 | $1,127 | $1,266 | $1,663 | $2,207 | $2,312 |
| FY2023 | $1,035 | $1,133 | $1,492 | $1,993 | $2,182 |
| FY2022 | $901 | $1,028 | $1,352 | $1,834 | $2,149 |
| FY2021 | $802 | $923 | $1,216 | $1,645 | $2,007 |
| FY2020 | $803 | $935 | $1,232 | $1,669 | $1,923 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $113,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,800 | $27,200 | $30,600 | $33,950 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $39,600 | $45,250 | $50,900 | $56,550 | $61,100 | $65,600 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $63,350 | $72,400 | $81,450 | $90,500 | $97,750 | $105,000 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$21,144/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$70,480/yr
$5,873/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 | $989 | $1,131 | $1,272 | $1,526 | $1,639 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,187 | $1,357 | $1,526 | $1,832 | $1,967 |
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 | $1,215 | $1,343 | $1,762 | $1,837 | $1,837 |
| Low HOME Rent | $990 | $1,131 | $1,272 | $1,413 | $1,527 |
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