Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA (area median income $112,400). 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.
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA’s area median income of $112,400 ranks #1 of 14 HUD income-limit areas in Arizona, where area medians range from $54,600 to $112,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,600 | $39,350 | $62,950 |
| 2 people | $27,000 | $45,000 | $71,950 |
| 3 people | $30,350 | $50,600 | $80,950 |
| 4 people | $33,700 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,700 | $97,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,200 | $104,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,700 | $111,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,200 | $118,700 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA runs from $39,350 for a single person up to $74,200 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $118,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Maricopa County, Pinal 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $56,200, and for the deepest assistance under $33,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $56,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,700 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $89,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,350, and for the deepest assistance under $23,600.
Counties covered: Maricopa County, Pinal 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.