FY2026 Income Limits — Las Cruces, NM MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $79,900
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$38,850
60% AMI (4p)
$46,620
80% AMI (4p)
$62,150
Las Cruces, NM MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $16,350 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $48,200 | $51,300 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $27,200 | $31,100 | $35,000 | $38,850 | $42,000 | $45,100 | $48,200 | $51,300 |
| 60% AMI | $32,640 | $37,320 | $42,000 | $46,620 | $50,400 | $54,120 | $57,840 | $61,560 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $43,550 | $49,750 | $55,950 | $62,150 | $67,150 | $72,100 | $77,100 | $82,050 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Las Cruces, NM MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Las Cruces, NM 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.