Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $121,400). 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.
Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $121,400 ranks #2 of 5 HUD income-limit areas in Hawaii, where area medians range from $98,300 to $133,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,100 | $51,800 | $82,900 |
| 2 people | $35,550 | $59,200 | $94,800 |
| 3 people | $40,000 | $66,600 | $106,600 |
| 4 people | $44,400 | $74,000 | $118,450 |
| 5 people | $48,000 | $79,950 | $127,950 |
| 6 people | $51,550 | $85,850 | $137,400 |
| 7 people | $57,540 | $91,800 | $146,900 |
| 8 people | $64,070 | $97,700 | $156,400 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $51,800 for a single person up to $97,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $156,400 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Maui 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 Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $74,000, and for the deepest assistance under $44,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $74,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $44,400 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $118,450 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $51,800, and for the deepest assistance under $31,100.
Counties covered: Maui 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.