2026 Income Eligibility Limits

CLIHTF'S GOAL

IS TO FILL THE GAP

CLIHTF's goal is to fill the gap between
what a household is able to pay based on
their income and market-rate rent.

CLIHTF'S
MISSION

IS TO ASSIST
RESIDENTS LIVING
IN POVERTY

Meaning an eligible household's income does not
exceed 30% of the area median income
for the City of Chicago.

FOR TOO
MANY
FAMILIES

 MARKET RATE RENT
IS TOO EXPENSIVE.

Meaning an eligible household's income
does not exceed 30% of the area median
income for the City of Chicago.

2026-2027 Income Limits

 Household Size

 15% Area Median Income

 30% Area Median Income 

Extremely Income Limit  

1  Person

$12,765

$25,530

$25,550

2 People

$14,580

$29,160

$29,200

3 People

$16,410

$32,820

$32,850

4 People

$18,225

$36,450

$36,450

5 People

$19,695

$39,390

$39,390

6 People

$21,150

$42,300

$44,360

7 People

$22,605

$45,210

$50,040

8 People

$24,060

$48,120

$55,720

7,000+ Families Housed
800+ Landlord Partners
57/77 of Chicago's Community Areas

PROVIDING SAFE, SANITARY & AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGHOUT CHICAGO
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