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
*Adopted by BCHA Board on 5/21/2025
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
(electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash, Internet, and any HOA fees/dues).
*Adopted by BCHA Board on 5/21/2025
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 the deduction amount if some utilities are included in the rent amount:
- Studio: $223
- 1-Bedroom: $240
- 2-Bedroom: $256
- 3-Bedroom: $275
- 4-Bedroom: $301
b) Use the utility allowance calculator (below) to determine the deduction amount if some utilities are included in the rent amount:
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