FY2026 Income Limits — Lancaster, PA MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $109,200
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$54,600
60% AMI (4p)
$65,520
80% AMI (4p)
$87,350
Lancaster, PA MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $22,950 | $26,200 | $29,500 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $38,250 | $43,700 | $49,150 | $54,600 | $59,000 | $63,350 | $67,750 | $72,100 |
| 60% AMI | $45,900 | $52,440 | $58,980 | $65,520 | $70,800 | $76,020 | $81,300 | $86,520 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $61,150 | $69,900 | $78,650 | $87,350 | $94,350 | $101,350 | $108,350 | $115,350 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Lancaster, PA MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Lancaster, PA 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.