FY2026 Income Limits — Carteret County, NC
Area Median Income (4-person household): $103,500
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$51,750
60% AMI (4p)
$62,100
80% AMI (4p)
$82,800
Carteret County, NC — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $21,750 | $24,850 | $27,950 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $36,250 | $41,400 | $46,600 | $51,750 | $55,900 | $60,050 | $64,200 | $68,350 |
| 60% AMI | $43,500 | $49,680 | $55,920 | $62,100 | $67,080 | $72,060 | $77,040 | $82,020 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $58,000 | $66,250 | $74,550 | $82,800 | $89,450 | $96,050 | $102,700 | $109,300 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Carteret County, NC
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Carteret County, NC, 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.