Fair Market Rents: Gem County, ID (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Gem 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) | $834/mo | $853 (-2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $908/mo | $889 (+2%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,190/mo | $1,105 (+8%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,601/mo | $1,501 (+7%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,882/mo | $1,839 (+2%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in ID. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Gem 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 Gem County
We track 5 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Emmett | 5 | 152 |