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Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $79,700). 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.

Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $79,700 ranks #36 of 111 HUD income-limit areas in Georgia, where area medians range from $43,600 to $117,800.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$16,750$27,900$44,650
2 people$21,640$31,900$51,000
3 people$27,320$35,900$57,400
4 people$33,000$39,850$63,750
5 people$38,680$43,050$68,850
6 people$44,360$46,250$73,950
7 people$49,450$49,450$79,050
8 people$52,650$52,650$84,150

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $27,900 for a single person up to $52,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $84,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Long 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 Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $39,850, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $39,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $63,750 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Long County, GA HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $27,900, and for the deepest assistance under $16,750.

Counties covered: Long County.

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.