FY2026 Income Limits — Ithaca, NY MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $118,000
30% AMI (4p)
$35,400
50% AMI (4p)
$59,000
60% AMI (4p)
$70,800
80% AMI (4p)
$94,400
Ithaca, NY MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $24,800 | $28,350 | $31,900 | $35,400 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $41,300 | $47,200 | $53,100 | $59,000 | $63,750 | $68,450 | $73,200 | $77,900 |
| 60% AMI | $49,560 | $56,640 | $63,720 | $70,800 | $76,500 | $82,140 | $87,840 | $93,480 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $66,100 | $75,550 | $85,000 | $94,400 | $102,000 | $109,550 | $117,100 | $124,650 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Ithaca, NY MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Ithaca, NY 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.