FY2026 Income Limits — Clayton County, IA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $87,000
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$47,050
60% AMI (4p)
$56,460
80% AMI (4p)
$75,300
Clayton County, IA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $19,800 | $22,600 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $32,950 | $37,650 | $42,350 | $47,050 | $50,850 | $54,600 | $58,350 | $62,150 |
| 60% AMI | $39,540 | $45,180 | $50,820 | $56,460 | $61,020 | $65,520 | $70,020 | $74,580 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $52,750 | $60,250 | $67,800 | $75,300 | $81,350 | $87,350 | $93,400 | $99,400 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Clayton County, IA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Clayton County, IA, 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.