Annual City of Chicago and HUD income and rent limit publications.
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Income Limit Updates
New income and rent limits took effect May 1, 2026. Here is how to read the table, what changed, and why a higher limit does not automatically mean you now qualify.
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Income Limit Updates
Most new income-restricted supply in Chicago clusters between 50% and 80% AMI. That single fact explains most of what renters experience when searching.
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