FY2026 Income Limits — Polk County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area
Area Median Income (4-person household): $80,300
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$40,150
60% AMI (4p)
$48,180
80% AMI (4p)
$64,250
Polk County, MO 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 | $16,900 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $49,800 | $53,000 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $28,150 | $32,150 | $36,150 | $40,150 | $43,400 | $46,600 | $49,800 | $53,000 |
| 60% AMI | $33,780 | $38,580 | $43,380 | $48,180 | $52,080 | $55,920 | $59,760 | $63,600 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $45,000 | $51,400 | $57,850 | $64,250 | $69,400 | $74,550 | $79,700 | $84,850 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Polk County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Polk County, MO 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.