Buena Vista County, IA — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Buena Vista County, IA · FY2026 area median income $96,900 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$339$509$679$848$1,018$1,188$1,358
1BR$363$545$727$909$1,091$1,273$1,455
2BR$436$654$873$1,091$1,309$1,527$1,746
3BR$504$756$1,008$1,260$1,512$1,764$2,016
4BR$562$843$1,125$1,406$1,687$1,968$2,250

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$20,370$33,950$40,740$54,320
2 persons$23,280$38,800$46,560$62,080
3 persons$26,190$43,650$52,380$69,840
4 persons$29,070$48,450$58,140$77,520
5 persons$31,410$52,350$62,820$83,760
6 persons$33,750$56,250$67,500$90,000
7 persons$36,060$60,100$72,120$96,160
8 persons$38,400$64,000$76,800$102,400

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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