Fair Market Rents: Blaine County, ID (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Blaine County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | ID median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,103/mo | $853 (+29%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,219/mo | $889 (+37%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,600/mo | $1,105 (+45%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,101/mo | $1,501 (+40%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,401/mo | $1,839 (+31%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in ID. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Blaine County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Blaine County
We track 7 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Hailey | 10 | 398 |