FY2026 Income Limits — Lincoln County, NM
Area Median Income (4-person household): $73,800
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$36,900
60% AMI (4p)
$44,280
80% AMI (4p)
$59,050
Lincoln 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 | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $42,850 | $45,800 | $48,750 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $25,850 | $29,550 | $33,250 | $36,900 | $39,900 | $42,850 | $45,800 | $48,750 |
| 60% AMI | $31,020 | $35,460 | $39,900 | $44,280 | $47,880 | $51,420 | $54,960 | $58,500 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $41,350 | $47,250 | $53,150 | $59,050 | $63,800 | $68,500 | $73,250 | $77,950 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Lincoln County, NM
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Lincoln 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.