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Apache County, AZ Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Apache County, AZ (area median income $54,600). 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.

Apache County, AZ’s area median income of $54,600 ranks #14 of 14 HUD income-limit areas in Arizona, where area medians range from $54,600 to $112,400.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$15,960$24,000$38,400
2 people$21,640$27,400$43,850
3 people$27,320$30,850$49,350
4 people$33,000$34,250$54,800
5 people$37,000$37,000$59,200
6 people$39,750$39,750$63,600
7 people$42,500$42,500$68,000
8 people$45,250$45,250$72,350

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Apache County, AZ runs from $24,000 for a single person up to $45,250 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $72,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Apache 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 Apache County, AZ generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $34,250, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Apache County, AZ?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $34,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $54,800 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Apache County, AZ?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $24,000, and for the deepest assistance under $15,960.

Counties covered: Apache 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.