Huntsville, AL MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Huntsville, AL MSA (area median income $115,100). 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.
Huntsville, AL MSA’s area median income of $115,100 ranks #1 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 | $24,200 | $40,300 | $64,500 |
| 2 people | $27,650 | $46,050 | $73,700 |
| 3 people | $31,100 | $51,800 | $82,900 |
| 4 people | $34,550 | $57,550 | $92,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $62,200 | $99,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,800 | $106,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $71,400 | $114,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $76,000 | $121,600 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Huntsville, AL MSA runs from $40,300 for a single person up to $76,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $121,600 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Limestone County, Madison 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 Huntsville, AL MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,550, and for the deepest assistance under $34,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Huntsville, AL MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,550 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,550 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $92,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Huntsville, AL MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,300, and for the deepest assistance under $24,200.
Counties covered: Limestone County, Madison 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.