METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING AMI AND RENT LEVELS

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Resolution adopted directing the County Mayor or designee to provide a written report assessing HUD's methodology for calculating Area Median Income (AMI) for Miami-Dade County and potential alternative methods. The report must include an assessment of the current methodology, the number of households facing barriers, a comparison of AMI estimates broken down by Commission District, and an assessment of alternative methodologies. The report is due within 90 days of the effective date. The AMI for Miami-Dade County as of May 2026 is $89,800 for all families and $136,200 for a family of four. The resolution was introduced on 5/11/2026, forwarded by the Housing Committee on 6/9/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. Prime sponsor: Marleine Bastien. Co-sponsors: Sen. Rene Garcia, Vicki L. Lopez, Natalie Milian Orbis, Micky Steinberg. Commissioners Milian Orbis and Steinberg asked to be listed as co-sponsors. No public comment sentiment is stated.