Gainesville, GA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Gainesville, GA MSA (area median income $102,000). 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.
Gainesville, GA MSA’s area median income of $102,000 ranks #6 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 | $21,450 | $35,700 | $57,150 |
| 2 people | $24,500 | $40,800 | $65,300 |
| 3 people | $27,550 | $45,900 | $73,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,000 | $81,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,100 | $88,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,200 | $94,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,250 | $101,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,350 | $107,750 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Gainesville, GA MSA runs from $35,700 for a single person up to $67,350 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $107,750 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Hall 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 Gainesville, GA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $51,000, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Gainesville, GA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $51,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $81,600 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Gainesville, GA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $35,700, and for the deepest assistance under $21,450.
Counties covered: Hall 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.