FY2026 Income Limits — Ames, IA MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $122,400
30% AMI (4p)
$36,700
50% AMI (4p)
$61,200
60% AMI (4p)
$73,440
80% AMI (4p)
$97,900
Ames, IA MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $25,700 | $29,400 | $33,050 | $36,700 | $39,650 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $42,850 | $49,000 | $55,100 | $61,200 | $66,100 | $71,000 | $75,900 | $80,800 |
| 60% AMI | $51,420 | $58,800 | $66,120 | $73,440 | $79,320 | $85,200 | $91,080 | $96,960 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $68,550 | $78,350 | $88,150 | $97,900 | $105,750 | $113,600 | $121,400 | $129,250 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Ames, IA MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Ames, IA 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.