FY2024 Fair Market Rents — Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2024 in this area are:
Studio
$1,419
1BR
$1,650
2BR
$2,092
3BR
$2,993
4BR
$3,663
Hours/week at min wage
97 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.66/hr (WA)
National rank
#39
of 646 U.S. metros (top 7% most expensive)
YoY change (2BR)
+2.6%
+$53 vs FY2023 · 5-yr +13.5%
Voucher payment standard
$1,883–$2,301
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
Metropolitan area · WA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2024 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,419 | $17,028 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,650 | $19,800 |
| 2-Bedroom | $2,092 | $25,104 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,993 | $35,916 |
| 4-Bedroom | $3,663 | $43,956 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2018 $1,797 → FY2024 $2,092
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1,419 | $1,650 | $2,092 | $2,993 | $3,663 |
| FY2023 | $1,508 | $1,773 | $2,039 | $2,650 | $3,017 |
| FY2022 | $1,471 | $1,729 | $1,988 | $2,584 | $2,942 |
| FY2021 | $1,434 | $1,686 | $1,938 | $2,519 | $2,868 |
| FY2020 | $1,398 | $1,644 | $1,890 | $2,457 | $2,797 |
| FY2019 | $1,363 | $1,603 | $1,843 | $2,395 | $2,727 |
| FY2018 | $1,329 | $1,563 | $1,797 | $2,336 | $2,659 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2024 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $121,900
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $25,599 | $29,256 | $32,913 | $36,570 | $39,495 | $42,421 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $42,665 | $48,760 | $54,855 | $60,950 | $65,826 | $70,702 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $68,264 | $78,016 | $87,768 | $97,520 | $105,321 | $113,123 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$25,104/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
20.6% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$83,680/yr
$6,973/mo gross income
FY2024 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 | $1,066 | $1,219 | $1,371 | $1,645 | $1,767 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $1,279 | $1,462 | $1,645 | $1,974 | $2,121 |
FY2024 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 | $1,419 | $1,650 | $1,980 | $1,980 | $1,980 |
| Low HOME Rent | $1,066 | $1,219 | $1,371 | $1,523 | $1,645 |
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Related Pages
- FMR History — Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
- Income Limits — Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
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- HOME Program Rents — Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
- Section 8 eligibility calculator for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
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