Maricopa County, AZ — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA · FY2026 area median income $112,400 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$393$590$787$983$1,180$1,377$1,574
1BR$421$632$843$1,054$1,265$1,476$1,687
2BR$506$759$1,012$1,265$1,518$1,771$2,024
3BR$584$876$1,169$1,461$1,753$2,045$2,338
4BR$652$978$1,304$1,630$1,956$2,282$2,608

Gross rent includes utilities. Subtract the utility allowance for the rent you can charge.

Income limits by household size

Household30%50%60%80%
1 person$23,610$39,350$47,220$62,960
2 persons$27,000$45,000$54,000$72,000
3 persons$30,360$50,600$60,720$80,960
4 persons$33,720$56,200$67,440$89,920
5 persons$36,420$60,700$72,840$97,120
6 persons$39,120$65,200$78,240$104,320
7 persons$41,820$69,700$83,640$111,520
8 persons$44,520$74,200$89,040$118,720

Using these limits

Rents are capped at 30% of the income limit for an imputed household of 1.5 persons per bedroom, so a two-bedroom unit uses the three-person limit. Under the average income test, units can be designated from 20% to 80% AMI as long as the weighted average stays at or below 60%.

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