Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $102,500). 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 Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $102,500 ranks #13 of 52 HUD income-limit areas in Florida, where area medians range from $58,500 to $129,600.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,650 | $44,350 | $71,000 |
| 2 people | $30,450 | $50,700 | $81,150 |
| 3 people | $34,250 | $57,000 | $91,300 |
| 4 people | $38,050 | $63,400 | $101,400 |
| 5 people | $41,100 | $68,450 | $109,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $73,550 | $117,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $78,650 | $125,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $83,700 | $133,850 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $44,350 for a single person up to $83,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $133,850 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Broward 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 Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $63,400, and for the deepest assistance under $38,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $63,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $38,050 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $101,400 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Fort Lauderdale, FL HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $44,350, and for the deepest assistance under $26,650.
Counties covered: Broward 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.