FY2026 Income Limits — Winston-Salem, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
Area Median Income (4-person household): $96,700
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$47,650
60% AMI (4p)
$57,180
80% AMI (4p)
$76,250
Winston-Salem, NC 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 | $20,050 | $22,900 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $33,350 | $38,150 | $42,900 | $47,650 | $51,500 | $55,300 | $59,100 | $62,900 |
| 60% AMI | $40,020 | $45,780 | $51,480 | $57,180 | $61,800 | $66,360 | $70,920 | $75,480 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $53,400 | $61,000 | $68,650 | $76,250 | $82,350 | $88,450 | $94,550 | $100,650 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Winston-Salem, NC HUD Metro FMR Area
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Winston-Salem, NC 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.