FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Lincoln County, WY
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$729
1BR
$734
2BR
$963
3BR
$1,339
4BR
$1,615
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 +16.2%
Voucher payment standard
$867–$1,059
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Lincoln 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) | $729 | $8,748 |
| 1-Bedroom | $734 | $8,808 |
| 2-Bedroom | $963 | $11,556 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,339 | $16,068 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,615 | $19,380 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $853 → FY2026 $963
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $729 | $734 | $963 | $1,339 | $1,615 |
| FY2025 | $707 | $711 | $933 | $1,307 | $1,567 |
| FY2024 | $684 | $689 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,536 |
| FY2023 | $623 | $628 | $826 | $1,174 | $1,407 |
| FY2022 | $614 | $618 | $813 | $1,096 | $1,392 |
| FY2021 | $625 | $629 | $829 | $1,068 | $1,391 |
| FY2020 | $638 | $648 | $853 | $1,094 | $1,344 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $113,600
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $23,900 | $27,300 | $30,700 | $34,100 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $39,800 | $45,450 | $51,150 | $56,800 | $61,350 | $65,900 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $63,650 | $72,750 | $81,850 | $90,900 | $98,200 | $105,450 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$11,556/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
10.2% 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 | $994 | $1,136 | $1,278 | $1,533 | $1,647 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,192 | $1,363 | $1,533 | $1,840 | $1,976 |
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 | $729 | $734 | $963 | $1,339 | $1,615 |
| Low HOME Rent | $995 | $1,136 | $1,278 | $1,420 | $1,533 |