HUD Income Limits 2026
Search the official FY 2026 Section 8 income-limit file by state, county or New England town and household size.
How to read the result
Extremely low income is the statutory ELI limit, very low is generally the adjusted 50% median limit, and low is generally the adjusted 80% median limit. Use the category specified by the housing program or local agency.
Frequently asked questions
What are HUD income limits used for?
They help determine eligibility for Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8 project-based housing, Section 202 and Section 811 programs.
Do HUD limits use county boundaries?
HUD uses metropolitan and nonmetropolitan income-limit areas. Counties in the same metro can share a limit; parts of New England counties may use town-level areas.
Does being under a limit guarantee housing assistance?
No. Program rules, local preferences, waiting lists, assets and Public Housing Agency verification also apply.
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