FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Wahkiakum County, WA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$798
1BR
$1,021
2BR
$1,137
3BR
$1,581
4BR
$1,907
Hours/week at min wage
53 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+6.5%
+$69 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +48%
Voucher payment standard
$1,023–$1,251
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Wahkiakum 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) | $798 | $9,576 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,021 | $12,252 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,137 | $13,644 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,581 | $18,972 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,907 | $22,884 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $802 → FY2026 $1,137
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $798 | $1,021 | $1,137 | $1,581 | $1,907 |
| FY2025 | $747 | $965 | $1,068 | $1,497 | $1,777 |
| FY2024 | $727 | $912 | $1,073 | $1,512 | $1,779 |
| FY2023 | $657 | $774 | $983 | $1,397 | $1,639 |
| FY2022 | $577 | $660 | $869 | $1,234 | $1,471 |
| FY2021 | $507 | $583 | $768 | $1,099 | $1,297 |
| FY2020 | $523 | $609 | $802 | $1,157 | $1,341 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $78,800
| 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
$13,644/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
17.3% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$45,480/yr
$3,790/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 | $689 | $788 | $886 | $1,063 | $1,142 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $827 | $945 | $1,063 | $1,276 | $1,371 |
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 | $798 | $1,021 | $1,137 | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Low HOME Rent | $848 | $970 | $1,091 | $1,212 | $1,310 |
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