FY2026 Income Limits — Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area
Area Median Income (4-person household): $111,500
30% AMI (4p)
$33,450
50% AMI (4p)
$55,750
60% AMI (4p)
$66,900
80% AMI (4p)
$89,200
Columbus, OH 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 | $23,450 | $26,800 | $30,150 | $33,450 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $39,050 | $44,600 | $50,200 | $55,750 | $60,250 | $64,700 | $69,150 | $73,600 |
| 60% AMI | $46,860 | $53,520 | $60,240 | $66,900 | $72,300 | $77,640 | $82,980 | $88,320 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $62,450 | $71,400 | $80,300 | $89,200 | $96,350 | $103,500 | $110,650 | $117,750 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Columbus, OH 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.