Sussex County, DE — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Sussex County, DE · FY2026 area median income $103,200 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$361$542$723$903$1,084$1,265$1,446
1BR$387$580$774$968$1,161$1,355$1,549
2BR$464$696$929$1,161$1,393$1,625$1,858
3BR$536$805$1,073$1,341$1,610$1,878$2,147
4BR$599$898$1,198$1,497$1,797$2,096$2,396

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$21,690$36,150$43,380$57,840
2 persons$24,780$41,300$49,560$66,080
3 persons$27,870$46,450$55,740$74,320
4 persons$30,960$51,600$61,920$82,560
5 persons$33,450$55,750$66,900$89,200
6 persons$35,940$59,900$71,880$95,840
7 persons$38,400$64,000$76,800$102,400
8 persons$40,890$68,150$81,780$109,040

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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