Fair Market Rents: Esmeralda County, NV (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Esmeralda 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 | NV median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,072/mo | $1,070 (0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,122/mo | $1,083 (+4%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472/mo | $1,421 (+4%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,062/mo | $1,937 (+6%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,472/mo | $2,337 (+6%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in NV. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Esmeralda 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.