FY2026 Income Limits — Wharton County, TX
Area Median Income (4-person household): $85,500
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$42,750
60% AMI (4p)
$51,300
80% AMI (4p)
$68,400
Wharton County, TX — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $18,000 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $29,950 | $34,200 | $38,500 | $42,750 | $46,200 | $49,600 | $53,050 | $56,450 |
| 60% AMI | $35,940 | $41,040 | $46,200 | $51,300 | $55,440 | $59,520 | $63,660 | $67,740 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $47,900 | $54,750 | $61,600 | $68,400 | $73,900 | $79,350 | $84,850 | $90,300 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Wharton County, TX
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Wharton County, TX, 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.