FY2026 Income Limits — Nicholas County, KY
Area Median Income (4-person household): $76,500
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$38,250
60% AMI (4p)
$45,900
80% AMI (4p)
$61,200
Nicholas 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 | $16,100 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $47,450 | $50,500 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $26,800 | $30,600 | $34,450 | $38,250 | $41,350 | $44,400 | $47,450 | $50,500 |
| 60% AMI | $32,160 | $36,720 | $41,340 | $45,900 | $49,620 | $53,280 | $56,940 | $60,600 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $42,850 | $49,000 | $55,100 | $61,200 | $66,100 | $71,000 | $75,900 | $80,800 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Nicholas County, KY
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Nicholas 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.