Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA (area median income $104,700). 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.
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA’s area median income of $104,700 ranks #10 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 | $24,100 | $40,150 | $64,250 |
| 2 people | $27,550 | $45,850 | $73,400 |
| 3 people | $31,000 | $51,600 | $82,600 |
| 4 people | $34,400 | $57,350 | $91,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,950 | $99,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,550 | $106,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $71,150 | $113,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,700 | $121,150 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA runs from $40,150 for a single person up to $75,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $121,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 4 counties (Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Pinellas 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,350, and for the deepest assistance under $34,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,400 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $91,750 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,150, and for the deepest assistance under $24,100.
Counties covered: Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Pinellas 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.