Dona Ana County, NM — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Las Cruces, NM MSA · FY2026 area median income $79,900 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$272$408$544$680$816$952$1,088
1BR$291$437$583$728$874$1,020$1,166
2BR$350$525$700$875$1,050$1,225$1,400
3BR$404$606$808$1,010$1,212$1,414$1,617
4BR$451$676$902$1,127$1,353$1,578$1,804

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$16,320$27,200$32,640$43,520
2 persons$18,660$31,100$37,320$49,760
3 persons$21,000$35,000$42,000$56,000
4 persons$23,310$38,850$46,620$62,160
5 persons$25,200$42,000$50,400$67,200
6 persons$27,060$45,100$54,120$72,160
7 persons$28,920$48,200$57,840$77,120
8 persons$30,780$51,300$61,560$82,080

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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