FY2026 Income Limits — New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area
Area Median Income (4-person household): $104,300
30% AMI (4p)
$50,900
50% AMI (4p)
$84,800
60% AMI (4p)
$101,760
80% AMI (4p)
$135,700
New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $35,650 | $40,750 | $45,850 | $50,900 | $55,000 | $59,050 | $63,150 | $67,200 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $59,400 | $67,850 | $76,350 | $84,800 | $91,600 | $98,400 | $105,200 | $111,950 |
| 60% AMI | $71,280 | $81,420 | $91,620 | $101,760 | $109,920 | $118,080 | $126,240 | $134,340 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $95,000 | $108,600 | $122,150 | $135,700 | $146,600 | $157,450 | $168,300 | $179,150 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area, 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.