Kent County, DE — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Dover, DE MSA · FY2026 area median income $112,100 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$377$565$754$942$1,131$1,319$1,508
1BR$404$606$808$1,010$1,212$1,414$1,616
2BR$485$727$970$1,212$1,455$1,697$1,940
3BR$560$840$1,121$1,401$1,681$1,961$2,242
4BR$625$937$1,250$1,562$1,875$2,187$2,500

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$22,620$37,700$45,240$60,320
2 persons$25,860$43,100$51,720$68,960
3 persons$29,100$48,500$58,200$77,600
4 persons$32,340$53,900$64,680$86,240
5 persons$34,920$58,200$69,840$93,120
6 persons$37,500$62,500$75,000$100,000
7 persons$40,110$66,850$80,220$106,960
8 persons$42,690$71,150$85,380$113,840

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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