Mitchell-Lama
Mitchell-Lama Housing
In short
Below-market rentals and limited-equity co-ops in ~100+ developments. Moderate/middle-income households; each development has income limits and waitlist.
- What you get
- Below-market rentals and limited-equity co-ops in ~100+ developments.
- Who qualifies
- Moderate/middle-income households; each development has income limits and waitlist.
- Income limit (2026)
- Development-specific; generally up to ~125% of the program's income limit table (unverified 2026 figures).
- Papers to gather
- Tax returns, income proof, ID, household info.
- Renewal
- Annual income affidavits once housed.
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