West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $107,600). 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.
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $107,600 ranks #6 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 | $27,000 | $45,000 | $71,950 |
| 2 people | $30,850 | $51,400 | $82,250 |
| 3 people | $34,700 | $57,850 | $92,550 |
| 4 people | $38,550 | $64,250 | $102,800 |
| 5 people | $41,650 | $69,400 | $111,050 |
| 6 people | $44,750 | $74,550 | $119,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,700 | $127,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,850 | $135,700 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $45,000 for a single person up to $84,850 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $135,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $64,250, and for the deepest assistance under $38,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $64,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $38,550 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $102,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $45,000, and for the deepest assistance under $27,000.
Counties covered: Palm Beach 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.