FY2026 Income Limits — Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $116,400
30% AMI (4p)
$34,900
50% AMI (4p)
$58,200
60% AMI (4p)
$69,840
80% AMI (4p)
$93,100
Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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 | $24,450 | $27,950 | $31,450 | $34,900 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $40,750 | $46,600 | $52,400 | $58,200 | $62,900 | $67,550 | $72,200 | $76,850 |
| 60% AMI | $48,900 | $55,920 | $62,880 | $69,840 | $75,480 | $81,060 | $86,640 | $92,220 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $65,200 | $74,500 | $83,800 | $93,100 | $100,550 | $108,000 | $115,450 | $122,900 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Des Moines-West Des Moines, 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.