FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Carbon County, WY
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$775
1BR
$854
2BR
$980
3BR
$1,293
4BR
$1,454
Hours/week at min wage
104 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $7.25/hr (federal)
YoY change (2BR)
-0.2%
$2 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +10.4%
Voucher payment standard
$882–$1,078
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Carbon 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) | $775 | $9,300 |
| 1-Bedroom | $854 | $10,248 |
| 2-Bedroom | $980 | $11,760 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,293 | $15,516 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,454 | $17,448 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $874 → FY2026 $980
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $775 | $854 | $980 | $1,293 | $1,454 |
| FY2025 | $746 | $751 | $982 | $1,376 | $1,615 |
| FY2024 | $803 | $808 | $1,038 | $1,463 | $1,726 |
| FY2023 | $708 | $713 | $913 | $1,298 | $1,552 |
| FY2022 | $715 | $771 | $878 | $1,247 | $1,503 |
| FY2021 | $692 | $750 | $888 | $1,193 | $1,470 |
| FY2020 | $653 | $721 | $874 | $1,158 | $1,435 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $86,300
| 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
$11,760/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
13.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$39,200/yr
$3,267/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 | $755 | $863 | $970 | $1,165 | $1,251 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $906 | $1,035 | $1,165 | $1,398 | $1,501 |
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 | $775 | $854 | $980 | $1,293 | $1,402 |
| Low HOME Rent | $870 | $995 | $1,118 | $1,242 | $1,342 |