FY2026 Income Limits — Columbus, GA-AL MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $85,800
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$42,350
60% AMI (4p)
$50,820
80% AMI (4p)
$67,750
Columbus, GA-AL MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $17,800 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $29,600 | $33,850 | $38,100 | $42,350 | $45,750 | $49,100 | $52,500 | $55,850 |
| 60% AMI | $35,520 | $40,620 | $45,720 | $50,820 | $54,900 | $58,920 | $63,000 | $67,020 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $47,450 | $54,200 | $60,950 | $67,750 | $73,200 | $78,600 | $84,000 | $89,450 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Columbus, GA-AL MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Columbus, GA-AL MSA, your household's gross annual income must typically be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income for your household size. Federal law requires that at least 75% of all new vouchers be issued to households at or below 30% AMI (Extremely Low Income).
Income is calculated for the entire household, including wages, salaries, benefits, child support, and most other regular income sources. Some deductions — such as elderly/disabled household member deductions and dependent child deductions — reduce the amount counted toward the income limit.