Lincoln County, NM — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Lincoln County, NM · FY2026 area median income $73,800 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$258$387$517$646$775$904$1,034
1BR$277$415$554$692$831$969$1,108
2BR$332$498$665$831$997$1,163$1,330
3BR$384$576$768$960$1,152$1,344$1,536
4BR$428$642$857$1,071$1,285$1,499$1,714

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$15,510$25,850$31,020$41,360
2 persons$17,730$29,550$35,460$47,280
3 persons$19,950$33,250$39,900$53,200
4 persons$22,140$36,900$44,280$59,040
5 persons$23,940$39,900$47,880$63,840
6 persons$25,710$42,850$51,420$68,560
7 persons$27,480$45,800$54,960$73,280
8 persons$29,250$48,750$58,500$78,000

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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