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2025 - 2026 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 net worth to see what Income Category you fall under. 
*Adopted by BCHA Board on 5/21/2025
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​2025 - 2026 bcha MaXIMUM housing costs FOR RENTALS

Housing Costs include Rent and all included essential utilities
​(electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash, Internet, and any HOA fees/dues).
​*Adopted by BCHA Board on 5/21/2025

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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:
  • Studio: $223
  • 1-Bedroom: $240
  • 2-Bedroom: $256
  • 3-Bedroom: $275
  • 4-Bedroom: $301
     *These numbers include the most commonly charged essential utilities, like electricity, water, sewer, trash, and the Internet. 

b) Use the utility allowance calculator (below) to determine the deduction amount if some utilities are included in the rent amount:
Utility Allowance Calculator BCHA
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  • HOME
  • Apply For Community Housing
    • Application for Community Housing
    • Rent >
      • Renting Information
      • Available Rentals
      • Bluebird Village FAQ
      • Information about Section 8 Housing
    • Purchase >
      • Purchase Information
      • Available for Purchase
      • Preparing for Homeownership
    • Transitional Housing
    • Income & Asset Limits and Monthly Housing Costs
    • FAQ's
  • Current Owners and Renters
    • Rental Recertification
    • Community Homeowner Forms
  • Resources
    • Community Housing Policies
    • General Resources
    • Resources for Renters
    • Resources for Landlords
    • Fair Housing
    • Housing Speaker Series
    • Housing Data >
      • Monthly Rental Data
      • Housing Studies
      • Database Breakdown of Applicants
    • Board Meetings >
      • Archived Agenda & Minutes
  • About Us
    • Open Records
    • Action and Strategic Plans
    • Emergency & Transitional Housing Plan
    • Board and Staff
    • Blaine County Housing Foundation
  • Contact and Subscribe
  • Search