County FMR · HUD FY2026
Grand County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Grand County, UT - 36% above the US average.
- $1,303
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,564
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +21.3%
- YoY change
- +36%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Grand is the 9th most expensive of 29 counties in Utah by 2-bedroom FMR; rent here has climbed 21.3% since FY 2025, a sharp move relative to most counties.
- #9
- most expensive of 29 in Utah (2BR)
- +20%
- vs the state average
- $52,120
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +21.3%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (12.3%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (54.5%); nearby Utah counties range as much as 54% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Grand County, UT. Verify with HUD →
Grand County, Utah carries an FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $1,303 per month, the federal benchmark HUD publishes for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,564/mo and a studio is $1,143/mo. That's 36% above the national benchmark of $959 and 20% above the Utah average of $1,082.
Rent increased21.3% from FY 2025 ($1,074), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $52,120/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Utah. Population: 9,680. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+0.8%, Census ACS). That's slower than Utah's statewide growth of +9.4% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Grand County
The Grand County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Utah's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 36% above the US average of $959 and 20% higher than the Utah state average of $1,082. The 1-bedroom FMR went from$1,074 in FY 2025 to $1,303 in FY 2026 - a change of +21.3%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,303, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $52,120 per year (about $4,343/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,564 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 9,680 and a county median household income of $62,521, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,003 | $1,143 | +$140 (+14.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,074 | $1,303 | +$229 (+21.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,409 | $1,564 | +$155 (+11.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,907 | $2,128 | +$221 (+11.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,932 | $2,624 | +$692 (+35.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Grand County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Grand County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Grand sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,564 Top 13% higher than 87% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Grand compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Utah counties
- Salt Lake
Salt Lake County
$1,456 1BR FMR / mo
- Grand
Grand County
$1,303 1BR FMR / mo
- Davis
Davis County
$1,281 1BR FMR / mo
- Weber
Weber County
$1,281 1BR FMR / mo
- Utah
Utah County
$1,265 1BR FMR / mo
- Washington
Washington County
$1,218 1BR FMR / mo
- Cache
Cache County
$946 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Grand is highlighted. Nearby Utah counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Salt Lake County ($1,456), Grand County (this county) ($1,303), Davis County ($1,281), Weber County ($1,281), Utah County ($1,265), Washington County ($1,218), Cache County ($946).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $1,303/mo compares to Utah salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | UT Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $127,390 | 12.3% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $91,230 | 17.1% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $82,270 | 19% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,210 | 20.3% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $75,100 | 20.8% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,710 | 25.3% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $61,430 | 25.5% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,580 | 26.2% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $55,630 | 28.1% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,760 | 33.4% | Stretched |
| Customer Service Representatives | $40,150 | 38.9% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $34,410 | 45.4% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $34,300 | 45.6% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $30,390 | 51.5% | Unaffordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,670 | 54.5% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Grand County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Grand (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 111.9% overall, from $615 to $1,303. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 22.6% (FY 2023), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑21.3% | $1,143 | $1,303 | $1,564 |
| FY 2025 ↑14.4% | $1,003 | $1,074 | $1,409 |
| FY 2024 ↑21.2% | $842 | $939 | $1,234 |
| FY 2023 ↑22.6% | $682 | $775 | $1,020 |
| FY 2022 ↑2.8% | $568 | $632 | $832 |
| FY 2021 ↑0.0% | $573 | $615 | $810 |
| FY 2020 | $554 | $615 | $786 |
Where Grand County Ranks in Utah
Grand County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #21 of 29 counties in Utah. Nearest by rank: Beaver County ($1,186), Cache County ($1,241), Tooele County ($1,241), Juab County ($1,460), Utah County ($1,460), Grand County (this county) ($1,564), Washington County ($1,575), Davis County ($1,614), Morgan County ($1,614), Weber County ($1,614), Kane County ($1,660).
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What this means for renters
Treat Grand's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,303 implies about $52,120/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Grand can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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