FY2026 Income Limits — Cooper County, MO
Area Median Income (4-person household): $93,300
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$46,650
60% AMI (4p)
$55,980
80% AMI (4p)
$74,650
Cooper County, MO — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $19,600 | $22,400 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $32,700 | $37,350 | $42,000 | $46,650 | $50,400 | $54,150 | $57,850 | $61,600 |
| 60% AMI | $39,240 | $44,820 | $50,400 | $55,980 | $60,480 | $64,980 | $69,420 | $73,920 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $52,300 | $59,750 | $67,200 | $74,650 | $80,650 | $86,600 | $92,600 | $98,550 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Cooper County, MO
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Cooper County, MO, 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.