Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA (area median income $76,800). 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.
Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA’s area median income of $76,800 ranks #12 of 68 HUD income-limit areas in Arkansas, where area medians range from $46,900 to $106,900.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,150 | $26,900 | $43,050 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,750 | $49,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,600 | $55,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $38,400 | $61,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,500 | $66,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $44,550 | $71,300 |
| 7 people | $47,650 | $47,650 | $76,200 |
| 8 people | $50,700 | $50,700 | $81,150 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA runs from $26,900 for a single person up to $50,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $81,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 3 counties (Crawford County, Sebastian County, Sequoyah 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 Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $38,400, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $38,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $61,450 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Fort Smith, AR-OK MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $26,900, and for the deepest assistance under $16,150.
Counties covered: Crawford County, Sebastian County, Sequoyah 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.