FY2026 Income Limits — Mercer County, KY
Area Median Income (4-person household): $90,800
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$45,400
60% AMI (4p)
$54,480
80% AMI (4p)
$72,650
Mercer County, KY — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $19,100 | $21,800 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $31,800 | $36,350 | $40,900 | $45,400 | $49,050 | $52,700 | $56,300 | $59,950 |
| 60% AMI | $38,160 | $43,620 | $49,080 | $54,480 | $58,860 | $63,240 | $67,560 | $71,940 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $50,900 | $58,150 | $65,400 | $72,650 | $78,500 | $84,300 | $90,100 | $95,900 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Mercer County, KY
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Mercer County, KY, 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.