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 used by HUD to calculate Area Median Income (AMI) for Miami-Dade County and explore alternative methods. The AMI is crucial for determining eligibility for various housing programs, including Section 8, public housing, and low-income housing tax credits. The resolution aims to assess the accuracy and reliability of the current HUD methodology, especially in high-cost areas, and identify potential alternative approaches like using wage index or median weekly earnings data. The report is due within 90 days of the resolution's effective date. The current AMI for Miami-Dade County for all families is $89,800, and for a family of four is $136,200.