FY2026 Income Limits — Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
Area Median Income (4-person household): $130,400
30% AMI (4p)
$39,500
50% AMI (4p)
$65,850
60% AMI (4p)
$79,020
80% AMI (4p)
$105,350
Worcester, MA 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 | $27,650 | $31,600 | $35,550 | $39,500 | $42,700 | $45,850 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $46,100 | $52,700 | $59,300 | $65,850 | $71,150 | $76,400 | $81,700 | $86,950 |
| 60% AMI | $55,320 | $63,240 | $71,160 | $79,020 | $85,380 | $91,680 | $98,040 | $104,340 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $73,750 | $84,300 | $94,850 | $105,350 | $113,800 | $122,250 | $130,650 | $139,100 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Worcester, MA HUD Metro FMR Area
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Worcester, MA 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.