FY2026 Income Limits — Raleigh, NC MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $132,300
30% AMI (4p)
$39,700
50% AMI (4p)
$66,150
60% AMI (4p)
$79,380
80% AMI (4p)
$105,850
Raleigh, NC MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $27,800 | $31,800 | $35,750 | $39,700 | $42,900 | $46,100 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $46,350 | $52,950 | $59,550 | $66,150 | $71,450 | $76,750 | $82,050 | $87,350 |
| 60% AMI | $55,620 | $63,540 | $71,460 | $79,380 | $85,740 | $92,100 | $98,460 | $104,820 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $74,100 | $84,700 | $95,300 | $105,850 | $114,350 | $122,800 | $131,300 | $139,750 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Raleigh, NC MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Raleigh, NC MSA, 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.