Clay County, GA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Clay County, GA (area median income $77,200). 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.
Clay County, GA’s area median income of $77,200 ranks #40 of 111 HUD income-limit areas in Georgia, where area medians range from $43,600 to $117,800.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,250 | $27,050 | $43,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,900 | $49,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,750 | $55,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $38,600 | $61,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,700 | $66,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $44,800 | $71,650 |
| 7 people | $47,900 | $47,900 | $76,600 |
| 8 people | $51,000 | $51,000 | $81,550 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Clay County, GA runs from $27,050 for a single person up to $51,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $81,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Clay 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 Clay County, GA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $38,600, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Clay County, GA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $38,600 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $61,750 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Clay County, GA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $27,050, and for the deepest assistance under $16,250.
Counties covered: Clay 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.