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Kalawao County, HI HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Kalawao County, 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.

Kalawao County, HI HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $121,400 ranks #3 of 5 HUD income-limit areas in Hawaii, where area medians range from $98,300 to $133,400.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$25,600$42,700$68,250
2 people$29,250$48,800$78,000
3 people$32,900$54,900$87,750
4 people$37,950$60,950$97,500
5 people$44,480$65,850$105,300
6 people$51,010$70,750$113,100
7 people$57,540$75,600$120,900
8 people$64,070$80,500$128,700

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Kalawao County, HI HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $42,700 for a single person up to $80,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $128,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Kalawao 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 Kalawao County, HI HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $60,950, and for the deepest assistance under $37,950.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $60,950 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $37,950 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $97,500 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $42,700, and for the deepest assistance under $25,600.

Counties covered: Kalawao 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.