FY2026 Income Limits — Hamilton County, IL
Area Median Income (4-person household): $92,100
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$46,050
60% AMI (4p)
$55,260
80% AMI (4p)
$73,700
Hamilton County, IL — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $19,400 | $22,150 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $32,250 | $36,850 | $41,450 | $46,050 | $49,750 | $53,450 | $57,150 | $60,800 |
| 60% AMI | $38,700 | $44,220 | $49,740 | $55,260 | $59,700 | $64,140 | $68,580 | $72,960 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $51,600 | $59,000 | $66,350 | $73,700 | $79,600 | $85,500 | $91,400 | $97,300 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Hamilton County, IL
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Hamilton County, IL, 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.