FY2026 Income Limits — Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area
Area Median Income (4-person household): $96,500
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$48,250
60% AMI (4p)
$57,900
80% AMI (4p)
$77,200
Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $20,300 | $23,200 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $33,800 | $38,600 | $43,450 | $48,250 | $52,150 | $56,000 | $59,850 | $63,700 |
| 60% AMI | $40,560 | $46,320 | $52,140 | $57,900 | $62,580 | $67,200 | $71,820 | $76,440 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $54,050 | $61,800 | $69,500 | $77,200 | $83,400 | $89,600 | $95,750 | $101,950 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, 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.