FY2026 Income Limits — Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $123,100
30% AMI (4p)
$36,950
50% AMI (4p)
$61,550
60% AMI (4p)
$73,860
80% AMI (4p)
$98,500
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $25,900 | $29,600 | $33,300 | $36,950 | $39,950 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $43,100 | $49,250 | $55,400 | $61,550 | $66,500 | $71,400 | $76,350 | $81,250 |
| 60% AMI | $51,720 | $59,100 | $66,480 | $73,860 | $79,800 | $85,680 | $91,620 | $97,500 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $68,950 | $78,800 | $88,650 | $98,500 | $106,400 | $114,300 | $122,150 | $130,050 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY 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.