FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Yakima, WA MSA
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$1,040
1BR
$1,047
2BR
$1,374
3BR
$1,911
4BR
$2,093
Hours/week at min wage
64 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.9%
+$39 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +31.6%
Voucher payment standard
$1,237–$1,511
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Yakima, WA MSA
Non-Metropolitan area · WA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,040 | $12,480 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,047 | $12,564 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,374 | $16,488 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,911 | $22,932 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,093 | $25,116 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $1,013 → FY2026 $1,374
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,040 | $1,047 | $1,374 | $1,911 | $2,093 |
| FY2025 | $1,011 | $1,018 | $1,335 | $1,871 | $1,971 |
| FY2024 | $990 | $997 | $1,310 | $1,846 | $1,950 |
| FY2023 | $858 | $864 | $1,137 | $1,616 | $1,698 |
| FY2022 | $772 | $798 | $1,050 | $1,492 | $1,607 |
| FY2021 | $722 | $792 | $1,044 | $1,468 | $1,595 |
| FY2020 | $685 | $769 | $1,013 | $1,400 | $1,555 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $88,600
| 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
$16,488/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
18.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$54,960/yr
$4,580/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 | $775 | $886 | $996 | $1,196 | $1,284 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $930 | $1,063 | $1,196 | $1,435 | $1,541 |
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 | $1,040 | $1,047 | $1,374 | $1,439 | $1,439 |
| Low HOME Rent | $848 | $970 | $1,091 | $1,212 | $1,310 |
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