FY2026 Income Limits — Salem, OR MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $103,400
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$50,900
60% AMI (4p)
$61,080
80% AMI (4p)
$81,450
Salem, OR MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $21,400 | $24,450 | $27,500 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $35,650 | $40,750 | $45,850 | $50,900 | $55,000 | $59,050 | $63,150 | $67,200 |
| 60% AMI | $42,780 | $48,900 | $55,020 | $61,080 | $66,000 | $70,860 | $75,780 | $80,640 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $57,050 | $65,200 | $73,350 | $81,450 | $88,000 | $94,500 | $101,000 | $107,550 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Salem, OR MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Salem, OR 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.