Benton County, MN — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

St. Cloud, MN MSA · FY2026 area median income $107,100 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$375$562$750$937$1,125$1,312$1,500
1BR$401$602$803$1,004$1,205$1,406$1,607
2BR$482$723$964$1,205$1,446$1,687$1,928
3BR$557$835$1,114$1,392$1,671$1,949$2,228
4BR$621$932$1,243$1,553$1,864$2,175$2,486

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$22,500$37,500$45,000$60,000
2 persons$25,710$42,850$51,420$68,560
3 persons$28,920$48,200$57,840$77,120
4 persons$32,130$53,550$64,260$85,680
5 persons$34,710$57,850$69,420$92,560
6 persons$37,290$62,150$74,580$99,440
7 persons$39,870$66,450$79,740$106,320
8 persons$42,420$70,700$84,840$113,120

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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