Methuen city, MA — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area · FY2026 area median income $137,300 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$481$721$962$1,202$1,443$1,683$1,924
1BR$515$772$1,030$1,288$1,545$1,803$2,061
2BR$618$927$1,236$1,545$1,854$2,163$2,472
3BR$714$1,071$1,428$1,785$2,142$2,499$2,856
4BR$796$1,194$1,593$1,991$2,389$2,787$3,186

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$28,860$48,100$57,720$76,960
2 persons$32,970$54,950$65,940$87,920
3 persons$37,080$61,800$74,160$98,880
4 persons$41,190$68,650$82,380$109,840
5 persons$44,490$74,150$88,980$118,640
6 persons$47,790$79,650$95,580$127,440
7 persons$51,090$85,150$102,180$136,240
8 persons$54,390$90,650$108,780$145,040

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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