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Jacksonville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Jacksonville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $108,700). 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.

Jacksonville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $108,700 ranks #5 of 52 HUD income-limit areas in Florida, where area medians range from $58,500 to $129,600.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$22,850$38,050$60,900
2 people$26,100$43,500$69,600
3 people$29,350$48,950$78,300
4 people$33,000$54,350$86,950
5 people$38,680$58,700$93,950
6 people$44,360$63,050$100,900
7 people$50,040$67,400$107,850
8 people$55,720$71,750$114,800

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Jacksonville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $38,050 for a single person up to $71,750 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $114,800 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 4 counties (Clay County, Duval County, Nassau County, St. Johns 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 Jacksonville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $54,350, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Jacksonville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $54,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $86,950 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Jacksonville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,050, and for the deepest assistance under $22,850.

Counties covered: Clay County, Duval County, Nassau County, St. Johns 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.