FY2026 Income Limits — McDowell County, WV
Area Median Income (4-person household): $42,100
30% AMI (4p)
$33,000
50% AMI (4p)
$37,550
60% AMI (4p)
$45,060
80% AMI (4p)
$60,100
McDowell County, WV — Income Limits
FY2026 Income Limits by Household Size
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI — Extremely Low Income | $15,960 | $21,640 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $43,600 | $46,600 | $49,600 |
| 50% AMI — Very Low Income | $26,300 | $30,050 | $33,800 | $37,550 | $40,600 | $43,600 | $46,600 | $49,600 |
| 60% AMI | $31,560 | $36,060 | $40,560 | $45,060 | $48,720 | $52,320 | $55,920 | $59,520 |
| 80% AMI — Low Income | $42,100 | $48,100 | $54,100 | $60,100 | $64,950 | $69,750 | $74,550 | $79,350 |
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Section 8 Eligibility in McDowell County, WV
To qualify for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in McDowell County, WV, 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.