HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Lincoln County, NM?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Lincoln County, New Mexico, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $999 a month. Rents run from $815 for a studio up to $1,611 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Lincoln County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $815 |
| 1 Bedroom | $820 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $999 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,305 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,611 |
How does Lincoln County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in New Mexico.
Higher rent than 42% of counties in New Mexico · 20th of 33
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Alamos County | $1,740 |
| 2 | Santa Fe County | $1,685 |
| 3 | Bernalillo County | $1,464 |
| … 16 more … | ||
| 20 | Lincoln County(you are here) | $999 |
| … 10 more … | ||
| 23 | Guadalupe County | $973 |
| 23 | Otero County | $973 |
| 23 | Hidalgo County | $973 |
More data for Lincoln County, New Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Lincoln County, NM for 2026?
In Lincoln County, New Mexico, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $999 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $815 for a studio to $1,611 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Lincoln County, NM?
A two-bedroom in Lincoln County, New Mexico has a Fair Market Rent of $999 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Lincoln County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Lincoln County, NM?
Every ZIP code in Lincoln County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Lincoln County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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