Honolulu County, HI — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Urban Honolulu, HI MSA · FY2026 area median income $133,400 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$539$808$1,078$1,347$1,617$1,886$2,156
1BR$577$866$1,155$1,443$1,732$2,021$2,310
2BR$693$1,039$1,386$1,732$2,079$2,425$2,772
3BR$801$1,201$1,602$2,002$2,403$2,803$3,204
4BR$893$1,340$1,787$2,233$2,680$3,127$3,574

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$32,340$53,900$64,680$86,240
2 persons$36,960$61,600$73,920$98,560
3 persons$41,580$69,300$83,160$110,880
4 persons$46,200$77,000$92,400$123,200
5 persons$49,920$83,200$99,840$133,120
6 persons$53,610$89,350$107,220$142,960
7 persons$57,300$95,500$114,600$152,800
8 persons$60,990$101,650$121,980$162,640

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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