FY2026 Income Limits — Clay County, NC
Area Median Income (4-person household): $86,300
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$43,150
60% AMI (4p)
$51,780
80% AMI (4p)
$69,050
Clay 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 | $18,150 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $30,250 | $34,550 | $38,850 | $43,150 | $46,650 | $50,100 | $53,550 | $57,000 |
| 60% AMI | $36,300 | $41,460 | $46,620 | $51,780 | $55,980 | $60,120 | $64,260 | $68,400 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $48,350 | $55,250 | $62,150 | $69,050 | $74,600 | $80,100 | $85,650 | $91,150 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Clay County, NC
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Clay 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.