METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING AMI AND RENT LEVELS

Housing Committee · 2026-06-09 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is considering a resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to report on the methodology for calculating Area Median Income (AMI) used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and explore alternative methods. The AMI is crucial for determining eligibility for various housing programs, including Section 8, public housing, low-income housing tax credits, and local initiatives like the Infill Housing Initiative and Workforce Housing Administration. The resolution aims to ensure the accuracy and reliability of AMI calculations for affordable housing programs in Miami-Dade County, which is part of the 'Miami, Miami Beach, and Kendall Fair Market Area'. The current AMI for all families in Miami-Dade County is $89,800, and for a family of four, it is $136,200 as of May 2026. The report is due within 90 days of the resolution's effective date. The Housing Committee forwarded this to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.