Annual Income and Rent Limit Charts
Each year, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) publishes updated income limits, known as the Annual Median Gross Income (AMGI). These limits are the basis for the Multi-Family Section 8 program and must be implemented by the published effective date. The MTSP limits, which are also released by HUD, are used for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. LIHTC properties must implement these new limits based on the MTSP chart within 45 days of the effective date. In addition, the HOME, Housing Trust Fund (HTF), and Rural Development (RD) programs release their limits annually at different times with different effective dates.
MLCM takes the hassle out of this process by providing you with income and rent limit charts tailored specifically to your property. Our team ensures timely and accurate implementation of income limits, keeping you in full compliance with affordable housing regulations.
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Annual Income and Rent Limits Frequently Asked Questions
HUD generally releases the Annual Median Gross Income (AMGI) limits around April 1st. LIHTC properties follow the HUD Multifamily Tax Subsidy Projects (MTSP) income limits. The limits are effective for LIHTC properties no later than 45 days after their release.
New income and rent limits for LIHTC properties must be implemented within 45 days of the release date by HUD.
LIHTC properties are “held harmless” which prevents income or rent limits from falling below the highest AMI limits ever used by the property.
