Episode 61: HUD Delays FY 2026 Income Limits to May 1

From Spring Street Management Group, this is The Spring Street Brief — your daily briefing on affordable housing in America. Today we discuss HUD's delay of fiscal year 2026 income limits.HUD announces FY 2026 income limits release delayed to May 1, 2026Delay stems from Census Bureau's late release of 2024 American Community Survey dataIncome limits determine tenant eligibility at 30%, 50%, 60%, and 80% AMI thresholdsProperties with April recertifications should continue using 2025 income limits until new figures publishedLease-up properties targeting spring occupancy face particular challengesHUD Secretary Scott Turner emphasizes importance of accurate underlying dataState HFAs expected to issue guidance on QAP applications and compliance monitoringProperty managers should document interim procedures and be prepared to adjust if new limits affect tenant eligibility.Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily insights on LIHTC, Section 8, HUD policy, and affordable housing finance.Keywords: HUD, income limits, FY 2026, area median income, AMI, Census Bureau, American Community Survey, LIHTC compliance, tenant eligibility, recertification, property management, Section 8, Housing Choice Voucher, lease-up, state housing finance agency, QAP, Scott Turner, affordable housing, income verification, Spring Street Management Group]]>