FY2026 Income Limits — Albuquerque, NM MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $100,400
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$50,200
60% AMI (4p)
$60,240
80% AMI (4p)
$80,300
Albuquerque, 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 | $21,100 | $24,100 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $35,150 | $40,200 | $45,200 | $50,200 | $54,250 | $58,250 | $62,250 | $66,300 |
| 60% AMI | $42,180 | $48,240 | $54,240 | $60,240 | $65,100 | $69,900 | $74,700 | $79,560 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $56,250 | $64,250 | $72,300 | $80,300 | $86,750 | $93,150 | $99,600 | $106,000 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Albuquerque, NM MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Albuquerque, 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.