Habersham County, GA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Habersham County, GA (area median income $84,300). 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.
Habersham County, GA’s area median income of $84,300 ranks #26 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 | $17,750 | $29,550 | $47,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,750 | $54,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,950 | $60,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,150 | $67,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,550 | $72,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,900 | $78,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,300 | $83,650 |
| 8 people | $55,650 | $55,650 | $89,050 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Habersham County, GA runs from $29,550 for a single person up to $55,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $89,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Habersham 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 Habersham County, GA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $42,150, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Habersham County, GA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $42,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $67,450 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Habersham County, GA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $29,550, and for the deepest assistance under $17,750.
Counties covered: Habersham 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.