Lancaster County, PA — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Lancaster, PA MSA · FY2026 area median income $109,200 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$382$573$765$956$1,147$1,338$1,530
1BR$409$614$819$1,024$1,229$1,434$1,639
2BR$491$737$983$1,228$1,474$1,720$1,966
3BR$568$852$1,136$1,420$1,704$1,988$2,272
4BR$633$950$1,267$1,583$1,900$2,217$2,534

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$22,950$38,250$45,900$61,200
2 persons$26,220$43,700$52,440$69,920
3 persons$29,490$49,150$58,980$78,640
4 persons$32,760$54,600$65,520$87,360
5 persons$35,400$59,000$70,800$94,400
6 persons$38,010$63,350$76,020$101,360
7 persons$40,650$67,750$81,300$108,400
8 persons$43,260$72,100$86,520$115,360

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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