FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Whitman County, WA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$806
1BR
$891
2BR
$1,169
3BR
$1,626
4BR
$1,961
Hours/week at min wage
54 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+0.2%
+$2 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +34.1%
Voucher payment standard
$1,052–$1,286
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Whitman 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) | $806 | $9,672 |
| 1-Bedroom | $891 | $10,692 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,169 | $14,028 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,626 | $19,512 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,961 | $23,532 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $880 → FY2026 $1,169
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $806 | $891 | $1,169 | $1,626 | $1,961 |
| FY2025 | $800 | $890 | $1,167 | $1,635 | $1,960 |
| FY2024 | $794 | $891 | $1,171 | $1,650 | $1,987 |
| FY2023 | $714 | $813 | $1,062 | $1,509 | $1,809 |
| FY2022 | $662 | $763 | $977 | $1,388 | $1,672 |
| FY2021 | $602 | $692 | $872 | $1,248 | $1,510 |
| FY2020 | $629 | $703 | $880 | $1,269 | $1,545 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $103,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $21,700 | $24,800 | $27,900 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $36,100 | $41,250 | $46,400 | $51,550 | $55,700 | $59,800 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $57,750 | $66,000 | $74,250 | $82,500 | $89,100 | $95,700 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$14,028/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$46,760/yr
$3,897/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 | $902 | $1,031 | $1,159 | $1,391 | $1,494 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,082 | $1,237 | $1,391 | $1,670 | $1,793 |
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 | $806 | $891 | $1,169 | $1,626 | $1,675 |
| Low HOME Rent | $902 | $1,031 | $1,160 | $1,288 | $1,392 |
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