FY2026 Income Limits — Macon County, NC
Area Median Income (4-person household): $79,100
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$39,550
60% AMI (4p)
$47,460
80% AMI (4p)
$63,300
Macon 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 | $16,650 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $49,050 | $52,250 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $27,700 | $31,650 | $35,600 | $39,550 | $42,750 | $45,900 | $49,050 | $52,250 |
| 60% AMI | $33,240 | $37,980 | $42,720 | $47,460 | $51,300 | $55,080 | $58,860 | $62,700 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $44,350 | $50,650 | $57,000 | $63,300 | $68,400 | $73,450 | $78,500 | $83,600 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Macon County, NC
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Macon 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.