FY2026 Income Limits — Somerset County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area
Area Median Income (4-person household): $89,800
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$47,500
60% AMI (4p)
$57,000
80% AMI (4p)
$76,000
Somerset County, MD 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 | $19,950 | $22,800 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $33,250 | $38,000 | $42,750 | $47,500 | $51,300 | $55,100 | $58,900 | $62,700 |
| 60% AMI | $39,900 | $45,600 | $51,300 | $57,000 | $61,560 | $66,120 | $70,680 | $75,240 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $53,200 | $60,800 | $68,400 | $76,000 | $82,100 | $88,200 | $94,250 | $100,350 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Somerset County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Somerset County, MD 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.