# 60% AMI Income Limits Travis County (TDHCA 2026) > TDHCA 2026: 60% AMI for 2 persons is $64,560 and the 60% max 2BR rent is $1,815 in Travis County. Check eligibility and documents. URL: https://newapartmentsaustin.com/guides/income-restricted-eligibility-travis-county/ Last-Modified: 2026-10-25 Guide · Income-Restricted # Who Qualifies for Income-Restricted Units: 60% AMI Limits in Travis County TDHCA 2026: 60% AMI for 2 persons is $64,560, and the 60% max 2BR rent is $1,815 in Travis County. How to check eligibility and which documents you'll need. Written by New Austin Apartment Team [/about/#new-austin-apartment-team →](/about/#new-austin-apartment-team) · Reviewed by the team, Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC · Updated October 25, 2026 · 5 min read - Free to you, and your rent is the same either way - 144 new communities tracked (as of Oct 25, 2026) - Prices pulled every morning ![Bright new apartment living room with sage accents and oak floors](/images/featured/bright-new-apartment-living-room-with-sage-accents.webp) - Licensed Texas brokerage Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC, TREC #562021 - Free to renters Communities pay the brokerage. Your rent is the same either way. - Prices pulled every morning Every card shows the date and time it was pulled - Score can't be bought Commission rates never affect score, sort, placement, or picks ## Who qualifies for an income-restricted unit? A household qualifies when its total gross income is at or below the limit for its size and the unit’s income tier, usually stated as a percentage of area median income (AMI). In Travis County, the TDHCA 2026 limit at 60% AMI for a 2-person household is $64,560, and the maximum rent on a 60% AMI 2-bedroom is $1,815. If you’re under the limit, income-restricted new apartments [/income-restricted-apartments/ →](/income-restricted-apartments/) can offer capped rent in a brand-new building. ![Table of 60% AMI income limit and maximum 2BR rent, TDHCA 2026](/images/content/table-graphic-of-60-percent-ami-income-limit-and-m.webp) ## The dated figures | Figure (Travis County) | Value | Source and date | | --- | --- | --- | | 60% AMI income limit, 2 persons | $64,560 | TDHCA 2026 | | 60% maximum rent, 2-bedroom | $1,815 | TDHCA 2026 | | Fair market rent, 1-bedroom | $1,530 | HUD FY2027 | | AHA payment standard, 1-bedroom | $1,650 | Austin Housing Authority, Jan 1, 2026 | Limits differ by household size and tier (for example, 50%, 60%, or 80% AMI). Each building’s program sets which tiers apply to which units. We check the current figures for the building’s program before you apply. > **Two tests, not one** > > You need to be under the maximum income for the unit and usually above the building’s minimum, often about 3x the restricted rent. ## How household income is counted Programs generally count gross income from everyone in the household who will live in the unit, including: - Wages, salary, tips, and overtime - Self-employment income - Social Security, pensions, and disability benefits - Unemployment and other regular payments Some assets and their income may be counted too. The program’s rules, not general rent rules, decide what counts. ## Documents to have ready 1. Pay stubs for the period the program asks for 2. An employer verification or offer letter if you’re starting a job 3. Bank statements 4. Benefit award letters (Social Security, disability, pension) 5. Photo ID for adults and proof of household size The community certifies your eligibility; we help you gather the right documents before any application fee. ## Annual recertification Most income-restricted programs recertify household income and size every year. If your income rises above the limit, the program decides what happens: some allow you to stay with a rent adjustment, others require a move to a market-rate unit at renewal. Ask the building how its program handles it. ## Restricted vs. market-rate in the same building In buildings with deep market-rate specials, a market-rate unit’s net effective can come close to the restricted rent in year one. Year two is where they differ. Our guide on restricted vs. market-rate [/guides/income-restricted-vs-market-rate/ →](/guides/income-restricted-vs-market-rate/) compares both. ## Check your eligibility The income check on our tools page [/tools/ →](/tools/) shows the rent you qualify for at a given multiple. For income-restricted units, send us your household size and income range on the form; we’ll match you with buildings whose tiers fit, label each one “Some units: essential housing (income-qualified),” and pre-check documents before any fee. Learn more about Income-Restricted New buildings that set aside units for income-qualified households, each labeled on the card with dated 2026 limits and voucher rules. Open Income-Restricted [/income-restricted-apartments/ →](/income-restricted-apartments/) Why it goes wrong ## Why income-qualified searches stall Problem 1 ### The units aren't labeled Many listings don't say which buildings set aside income-qualified units, or how many. Renters call building after building to find out. Problem 2 ### Limits change by household size Eligibility depends on household size and the AMI tier, and the rent cap differs by bedroom count. One number doesn't fit everyone. Problem 3 ### Fees come before answers Without a pre-check, you can pay an application fee before learning the building tests income differently or has a waitlist. So we label every qualifying building, check limits with the dated TDHCA figures, and pre-check documents before any fee. Straight answers ## Questions about this topic Direct answer first, then the source and date. If your question isn't here, ask us on the form or by text. ### What is the 60% AMI limit for 2 people in Travis County? $64,560, from the TDHCA 2026 income limits for Travis County. ### Is there a minimum income too? Often yes. Buildings still apply a rent multiple, commonly about 3x the rent, so you need enough income to cover the restricted rent as well as staying under the maximum. ### Do I have to recertify every year? Usually. Most programs require annual recertification of household income and size. If your income rises above the limit, the program rules decide what happens at renewal. ### Can you guarantee a price or approval? No. The community certifies eligibility and sets the rent within program limits. Keep reading ## More guides on this topic ![Two identical new apartment kitchens with oak cabinets and quartz counters](/images/featured/two-identical-new-apartment-kitchens-with-oak-cabi.webp) ### Income-Restricted vs. Market-Rate Unit in the Same New Building Rent caps vs. specials, annual recertification, whether specials apply, and the same finishes: how the two unit types compare in one building. [Income-Restricted vs. Market-Rate Unit in the Same New Building →](/guides/income-restricted-vs-market-rate/) ![Exterior of a new mid-rise apartment building in Austin with a limestone base](/images/featured/exterior-of-a-new-mid-rise-apartment-building-in-a.webp) ### Using a Housing Voucher at a New Austin-Area Apartment HFC buildings must accept vouchers (§394.9026). FY2027 FMR 1BR $1,530; AHA payment standard 1BR $1,650. Where vouchers work at new buildings. [Using a Housing Voucher at a New Austin-Area Apartment →](/guides/housing-voucher-new-apartments/) The 60-second form ## Tell us what you need. We make the calls. You don't have time to call 20 leasing offices. We do, and confirm the unit, the special, and the written fee sheet the same day during hours. 1. 1 Same day We call or text during hours with a shortlist plan. 2. 2 In writing Unit, special, end date, and fee sheet confirmed before you tour. 3. 3 Year two shown Every pick shows year two at 0% and +3%, plus a 24-month total. Prefer to talk? Call or text 512-000-000 [tel:+1512000000 →](tel:+1512000000) , Mon-Fri 8 AM-8 PM · Sat 9 AM-6 PM · Sun 12-5 PM. Free, same day during hours ## Get my shortlist Step 1 of 3 ### Thanks, we have your details. We'll call or text the same day during hours with your shortlist plan. Related pages ## Related board views Board view ### Income-Restricted New buildings with income-qualified units, labeled on every card, with dated 2026 income limits and voucher rules. Open Income-Restricted→ [/income-restricted-apartments/ →](/income-restricted-apartments/) Board view ### New Build Board Every in-scope community on one map, with base rent, the special, net effective, true monthly, and year two pulled every morning. Open New Build Board→ [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) Board view ### Lease-Ups Buildings already open and filling, sorted by stage and fill estimate, with what's finished and what the special does to your monthly cost. Open Lease-Ups→ [/lease-up-apartments/ →](/lease-up-apartments/) ![](/images/misc/dusk-view-of-new-limestone-and-glass-apartment-tow.webp) Free to you, and your rent is the same either way ## You don't have time to call 20 leasing offices. We do. Send us your move date and all-in budget. We confirm the unit, the special, and the written fee sheet the same day during hours, then show you year two before you tour. Get my shortlist → [/contact/ →](/contact/) See the New Build Board [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) Call or text 512-000-000 [tel:+1512000000 →](tel:+1512000000) We don't guarantee pricing or approval. The community sets both, and we confirm them before you sign.