Monroe County, FL Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Monroe County, FL (area median income $129,600). 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.
Monroe County, FL’s area median income of $129,600 ranks #1 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 | $30,100 | $50,200 | $80,300 |
| 2 people | $34,400 | $57,300 | $91,700 |
| 3 people | $38,700 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| 4 people | $43,000 | $71,650 | $114,650 |
| 5 people | $46,450 | $77,350 | $123,850 |
| 6 people | $49,900 | $83,100 | $133,000 |
| 7 people | $53,350 | $88,850 | $142,200 |
| 8 people | $56,800 | $94,600 | $151,350 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Monroe County, FL runs from $50,200 for a single person up to $94,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $151,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Monroe 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 Monroe County, FL generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $71,650, and for the deepest assistance under $43,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Monroe County, FL?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $71,650 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $43,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $114,650 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Monroe County, FL?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $50,200, and for the deepest assistance under $30,100.
Counties covered: Monroe 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.