ARLINGTON COUNTY INCOME RENT REQUIREMENTS

 

The income limits and maximum rents allowed for most Affordable Rental Units in Arligton County are listed below, effective May 2026. The income and rent limits are based on median income statistics for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area issued annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
 
Maximum Income Requirement
 

Persons in Household	60% Income Limit
1 Person	$69,780
2 Persons	$79,740
3 Persons	$89,700
4 Persons	$99,660
5 Persons	$107,640
6 Persons	$115,620
7 Persons	$123,600

 

Note: Maximum incomes allowed for tenants of affordable rental units are based on the number of persons in the household, not on the size of the unit.
 

In order for our team to begin processing your application, we will only need the following items shown below that are applicable to your household for people who will be living with you in the apartment.

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• • Valid/Unexpired Government-Issued Photo ID for all adults (18 years of age or older)
    • Birth Certificates for minors (17 years of age or younger)
  • Proof of your current Housing Choice Voucher holder status (If applicable)
  • Proof of Income (Which may include one or more of the following and is not an all-inclusive list):
    • Most recent federal income tax return for all self-employed applicants
    • Two (2) most recent consecutive pay stubs
    • Most recently dated statements/documents from: (If applicable)
      • Child support
      • Alimony
      • Social Security benefits
      • Veterans benefits
      • Unemployment benefits
      • Pension and/or retirement income
      • Disability income
      • Regular gifts or contributions from persons not members of the household
      • Public assistance
      • Any other Income not listed above
  • Assets
    • Self-declaration affidavit of assets.
      Assets may require additional recently dated verification and/or documentation.

Please note: All verifications listed above must be dated within 120 days of your anticipated move-in date to be valid for processing.