FY2026 Income Limits — Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
Area Median Income (4-person household): $129,900
30% AMI (4p)
$38,150
50% AMI (4p)
$63,550
60% AMI (4p)
$76,260
80% AMI (4p)
$101,700
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 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 | $26,750 | $30,550 | $34,350 | $38,150 | $41,250 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $44,500 | $50,850 | $57,200 | $63,550 | $68,650 | $73,750 | $78,850 | $83,900 |
| 60% AMI | $53,400 | $61,020 | $68,640 | $76,260 | $82,380 | $88,500 | $94,620 | $100,680 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $71,200 | $81,400 | $91,550 | $101,700 | $109,850 | $118,000 | $126,150 | $134,250 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC 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.