Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $85,800). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.
Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $85,800 ranks #12 of 55 HUD income-limit areas in Alabama, where area medians range from $41,500 to $115,100.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,800 | $29,600 | $47,450 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,850 | $54,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,100 | $60,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,350 | $67,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,750 | $73,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,100 | $78,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,500 | $84,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $55,850 | $89,450 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $29,600 for a single person up to $55,850 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $89,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 5 counties (Russell County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, Marion County, and more).
Do you qualify?
Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $42,350, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $42,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $67,750 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $29,600, and for the deepest assistance under $17,800.
Counties covered: Russell County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, Marion County, Muscogee County.
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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.