HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Whatcom County, WA?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Whatcom County, Washington, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,794 a month. Rents run from $1,463 for a studio up to $3,010 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 Whatcom County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,463 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,493 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,794 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,495 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,010 |
How does Whatcom County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Washington.
Higher rent than 82% of counties in Washington · 8th of 39
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | King County | $2,501 |
| 1 | Snohomish County | $2,501 |
| 3 | Kitsap County | $2,031 |
| … 4 more … | ||
| 8 | Whatcom County(you are here) | $1,794 |
| … 28 more … | ||
| 37 | Okanogan County | $1,043 |
| 38 | Lincoln County | $1,021 |
| 39 | Ferry County | $973 |
More data for Whatcom County, Washington
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Whatcom County, WA for 2026?
In Whatcom County, Washington, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,794 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,463 for a studio to $3,010 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 Whatcom County, WA?
A two-bedroom in Whatcom County, Washington has a Fair Market Rent of $1,794 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Whatcom 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 Whatcom County, WA?
Every ZIP code in Whatcom County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Whatcom County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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