FY2026 Income Limits — Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area
Area Median Income (4-person household): $128,400
30% AMI (4p)
$38,500
50% AMI (4p)
$64,200
60% AMI (4p)
$77,040
80% AMI (4p)
$102,700
Jefferson County, WV 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 | $26,950 | $30,800 | $34,650 | $38,500 | $41,600 | $44,700 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $44,950 | $51,400 | $57,800 | $64,200 | $69,350 | $74,500 | $79,650 | $84,750 |
| 60% AMI | $53,940 | $61,680 | $69,360 | $77,040 | $83,220 | $89,400 | $95,580 | $101,700 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $71,900 | $82,200 | $92,450 | $102,700 | $110,950 | $119,150 | $127,350 | $135,600 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in Jefferson County, WV 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.