FY2026 Income Limits — Dare County, NC
Area Median Income (4-person household): $116,900
30% AMI (4p)
$33,050
50% AMI (4p)
$55,100
60% AMI (4p)
$66,120
80% AMI (4p)
$88,150
Dare 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 | $23,150 | $26,450 | $29,750 | $33,050 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $38,600 | $44,050 | $49,600 | $55,100 | $59,550 | $63,950 | $68,350 | $72,750 |
| 60% AMI | $46,320 | $52,860 | $59,520 | $66,120 | $71,460 | $76,740 | $82,020 | $87,300 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $61,750 | $70,550 | $79,350 | $88,150 | $95,250 | $102,300 | $109,300 | $116,350 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Dare County, NC
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Dare 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.