FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Sierra County
Studio
$1,068
1BR
$1,165
2BR
$1,529
3BR
$2,126
4BR
$2,527
Sierra County, California
FIPS 06091 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Sierra County, CA
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $1,068 | $12,816 |
| 1-Bedroom | $1,165 | $13,980 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,529 | $18,348 |
| 3-Bedroom | $2,126 | $25,512 |
| 4-Bedroom | $2,527 | $30,324 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,529/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$61,160/yr ($5,097/mo). Area Median Income is $88,000.
At CA's state minimum wage of $16.50/hr, a worker would need to work 72 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,068 | $1,165 | $1,529 | $2,126 | $2,527 |
| FY2025 | $1,003 | $1,101 | $1,445 | $2,025 | $2,396 |
| FY2024 | $911 | $1,005 | $1,321 | $1,862 | $2,168 |
| FY2023 | $774 | $866 | $1,138 | $1,479 | $1,838 |
| FY2022 | $754 | $855 | $1,114 | $1,593 | $1,767 |
| FY2021 | $837 | $949 | $1,237 | $1,770 | $1,963 |
| FY2020 | $858 | $975 | $1,270 | $1,825 | $2,026 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $88,000
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $20,450 | $23,350 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $34,000 | $38,850 | $43,700 | $48,550 | $52,450 | $56,350 |
| 80% AMI | $54,400 | $62,200 | $69,950 | $77,700 | $83,950 | $90,150 |