Arapahoe County, CO — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA · FY2026 area median income $144,000 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$504$756$1,008$1,260$1,512$1,764$2,016
1BR$540$810$1,080$1,350$1,620$1,890$2,160
2BR$648$972$1,296$1,620$1,944$2,268$2,592
3BR$749$1,123$1,498$1,872$2,247$2,621$2,996
4BR$835$1,253$1,671$2,088$2,506$2,924$3,342

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$30,240$50,400$60,480$80,640
2 persons$34,560$57,600$69,120$92,160
3 persons$38,880$64,800$77,760$103,680
4 persons$43,200$72,000$86,400$115,200
5 persons$46,680$77,800$93,360$124,480
6 persons$50,130$83,550$100,260$133,680
7 persons$53,580$89,300$107,160$142,880
8 persons$57,030$95,050$114,060$152,080

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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