FY2026 Income Limits — Bellingham, WA MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $123,300
30% AMI (4p)
$35,750
50% AMI (4p)
$59,600
60% AMI (4p)
$71,520
80% AMI (4p)
$95,350
Bellingham, WA MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $25,050 | $28,600 | $32,200 | $35,750 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $41,700 | $47,700 | $53,650 | $59,600 | $64,400 | $69,150 | $73,950 | $78,700 |
| 60% AMI | $50,040 | $57,240 | $64,380 | $71,520 | $77,280 | $82,980 | $88,740 | $94,440 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $66,750 | $76,300 | $85,850 | $95,350 | $103,000 | $110,650 | $118,250 | $125,850 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Bellingham, WA MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Bellingham, WA 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.