FY2026 Income Limits — Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area
Area Median Income (4-person household): $103,700
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$51,850
60% AMI (4p)
$62,220
80% AMI (4p)
$82,950
Knoxville, TN 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 | $21,800 | $24,900 | $28,000 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $36,300 | $41,500 | $46,700 | $51,850 | $56,000 | $60,150 | $64,300 | $68,450 |
| 60% AMI | $43,560 | $49,800 | $56,040 | $62,220 | $67,200 | $72,180 | $77,160 | $82,140 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $58,100 | $66,400 | $74,700 | $82,950 | $89,600 | $96,250 | $102,900 | $109,500 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Knoxville, TN HUD Metro FMR Area
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Knoxville, TN 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.