FY2026 Income Limits — Trenton, NJ MSA
Area Median Income (4-person household): $139,800
30% AMI (4p)
$41,850
50% AMI (4p)
$69,750
60% AMI (4p)
$83,700
80% AMI (4p)
$106,800
Trenton, NJ MSA — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $29,300 | $33,500 | $37,700 | $41,850 | $45,200 | $48,550 | $51,900 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $48,850 | $55,800 | $62,800 | $69,750 | $75,350 | $80,950 | $86,500 | $92,100 |
| 60% AMI | $58,620 | $66,960 | $75,360 | $83,700 | $90,420 | $97,140 | $103,800 | $110,520 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 | $132,450 | $141,000 |
Related Pages
Section 8 Eligibility in Trenton, NJ MSA
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Trenton, NJ 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.