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Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA (area median income $102,400). 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.

Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA’s area median income of $102,400 ranks #4 of 55 HUD income-limit areas in Alabama, where area medians range from $41,500 to $115,100.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$21,500$35,800$57,300
2 people$24,600$40,900$65,450
3 people$27,650$46,000$73,650
4 people$33,000$51,150$81,800
5 people$38,680$55,250$88,350
6 people$44,360$59,300$94,900
7 people$50,040$63,450$101,450
8 people$55,720$67,500$108,000

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA runs from $35,800 for a single person up to $67,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $108,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Baldwin County.

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 Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $51,150, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $51,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $81,800 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $35,800, and for the deepest assistance under $21,500.

Counties covered: Baldwin County.

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.