2024 - 2025 BCHA Income Limits
BCHA Rental and Purchase affordability is determined through these income categories below. Compare your household size with your gross (pre-tax) household income and assets to see what Income Category you fall under.
2024 - 2025 bcha MaXIMUM housing costs
Housing Costs include Rent or Mortgage, and all included essential utilities
(electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash, Internet, and any HOA fees/dues).
(electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash, Internet, and any HOA fees/dues).
2024-2025 Utility Allowances
BCHA's maximum housing costs are rent plus all essential utilities. The utility allowance is deducted from the allowable rent amount if all utilities are not included in the rent. Property managers may choose between options a) or b) depending on what is included in the rent amount.
a) General deduction based on unit size:
b) Use the utility allowance calculator (below) to determine deduction amount if some utilities are included in the rent amount:
- Studio: $216
- 1-Bedroom: $231
- 2-Bedroom: $248
- 3-Bedroom: $269
- 4-Bedroom: $287
b) Use the utility allowance calculator (below) to determine deduction amount if some utilities are included in the rent amount:
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