Fair Market Rents: Emery County, UT (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Emery 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 | UT median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $711/mo | $867 (-18%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $888/mo | $946 (-6%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973/mo | $1,186 (-18%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,310/mo | $1,558 (-16%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,632/mo | $1,879 (-13%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in UT. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Emery 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.