Boulder County, CO — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Boulder, CO MSA · FY2026 area median income $150,000 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$525$787$1,050$1,312$1,575$1,837$2,100
1BR$562$843$1,125$1,406$1,687$1,968$2,250
2BR$675$1,012$1,350$1,687$2,025$2,362$2,700
3BR$780$1,170$1,560$1,950$2,340$2,730$3,120
4BR$870$1,305$1,740$2,175$2,610$3,045$3,480

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$31,500$52,500$63,000$84,000
2 persons$36,000$60,000$72,000$96,000
3 persons$40,500$67,500$81,000$108,000
4 persons$45,000$75,000$90,000$120,000
5 persons$48,600$81,000$97,200$129,600
6 persons$52,200$87,000$104,400$139,200
7 persons$55,800$93,000$111,600$148,800
8 persons$59,400$99,000$118,800$158,400

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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