FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Big Horn County, WY
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$761
1BR
$871
2BR
$963
3BR
$1,189
4BR
$1,515
Hours/week at min wage
103 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
+3.2%
+$30 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +31.2%
Voucher payment standard
$867–$1,059
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Big Horn County, WY
Non-Metropolitan area · WY · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $761 | $9,132 |
| 1-Bedroom | $871 | $10,452 |
| 2-Bedroom | $963 | $11,556 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,189 | $14,268 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,515 | $18,180 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $714 → FY2026 $963
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $761 | $871 | $963 | $1,189 | $1,515 |
| FY2025 | $751 | $813 | $933 | $1,137 | $1,496 |
| FY2024 | $744 | $747 | $905 | $1,133 | $1,430 |
| FY2023 | $643 | $647 | $826 | $1,005 | $1,333 |
| FY2022 | $585 | $589 | $757 | $936 | $1,189 |
| FY2021 | $564 | $568 | $734 | $917 | $1,197 |
| FY2020 | $534 | $547 | $714 | $920 | $1,192 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $85,100
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $20,900 | $23,850 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $34,800 | $39,800 | $44,750 | $49,700 | $53,700 | $57,700 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $55,650 | $63,600 | $71,550 | $79,500 | $85,900 | $92,250 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,556/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$38,520/yr
$3,210/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 | $744 | $851 | $957 | $1,148 | $1,233 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $893 | $1,021 | $1,148 | $1,378 | $1,480 |
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 | $761 | $871 | $963 | $1,189 | $1,382 |
| Low HOME Rent | $870 | $995 | $1,118 | $1,242 | $1,342 |