FY2026 Income Limits — Lea County, NM
Area Median Income (4-person household): $92,200
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$43,900
60% AMI (4p)
$52,680
80% AMI (4p)
$70,250
Lea County, NM — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $18,450 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $30,750 | $35,150 | $39,550 | $43,900 | $47,450 | $50,950 | $54,450 | $57,950 |
| 60% AMI | $36,900 | $42,180 | $47,460 | $52,680 | $56,940 | $61,140 | $65,340 | $69,540 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $49,200 | $56,200 | $63,250 | $70,250 | $75,900 | $81,500 | $87,150 | $92,750 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Lea County, NM
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Lea County, NM, 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.