FY2026 Income Limits — State College, PA MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $118,300
30% AMI (4p)
$35,500
50% AMI (4p)
$59,150
60% AMI (4p)
$70,980
80% AMI (4p)
$94,650
State College, PA MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $24,850 | $28,400 | $31,950 | $35,500 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $41,450 | $47,350 | $53,250 | $59,150 | $63,900 | $68,650 | $73,350 | $78,100 |
| 60% AMI | $49,740 | $56,820 | $63,900 | $70,980 | $76,680 | $82,380 | $88,020 | $93,720 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in State College, PA MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in State College, PA 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.