Benton County, WA — 2026 LIHTC rent and income limits

Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA · FY2026 area median income $105,400 · effective May 1, 2026

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Maximum gross rents by unit size

Unit20%30%40%50%60%70%80%
Studio$369$553$738$922$1,107$1,291$1,476
1BR$395$593$791$988$1,186$1,384$1,582
2BR$474$711$949$1,186$1,423$1,660$1,898
3BR$548$822$1,096$1,370$1,644$1,918$2,193
4BR$611$917$1,223$1,528$1,834$2,140$2,446

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$22,140$36,900$44,280$59,040
2 persons$25,320$42,200$50,640$67,520
3 persons$28,470$47,450$56,940$75,920
4 persons$31,620$52,700$63,240$84,320
5 persons$34,170$56,950$68,340$91,120
6 persons$36,690$61,150$73,380$97,840
7 persons$39,210$65,350$78,420$104,560
8 persons$41,760$69,600$83,520$111,360

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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