District of Columbia, DC — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area · FY2026 area median income $166,100 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$581$872$1,163$1,453$1,744$2,035$2,326
1BR$623$934$1,246$1,557$1,869$2,180$2,492
2BR$747$1,121$1,495$1,868$2,242$2,616$2,990
3BR$863$1,295$1,727$2,159$2,591$3,023$3,455
4BR$963$1,445$1,927$2,408$2,890$3,372$3,854

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$34,890$58,150$69,780$93,040
2 persons$39,870$66,450$79,740$106,320
3 persons$44,850$74,750$89,700$119,600
4 persons$49,830$83,050$99,660$132,880
5 persons$53,820$89,700$107,640$143,520
6 persons$57,810$96,350$115,620$154,160
7 persons$61,800$103,000$123,600$164,800
8 persons$65,790$109,650$131,580$175,440

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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