Fair Market Rents: Whitman County, WA (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Whitman 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 | WA median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $806/mo | $1,034 (-22%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $891/mo | $1,143 (-22%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,169/mo | $1,451 (-19%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,626/mo | $2,018 (-19%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,961/mo | $2,333 (-16%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in WA. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Whitman 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 Whitman County
We track 13 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Pullman | 9 | 373 |