Urban Honolulu, HI MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Urban Honolulu, HI MSA (area median income $133,400). 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.
Urban Honolulu, HI MSA’s area median income of $133,400 ranks #1 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 | $32,350 | $53,900 | $86,250 |
| 2 people | $37,000 | $61,600 | $98,600 |
| 3 people | $41,600 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
| 4 people | $46,200 | $77,000 | $123,200 |
| 5 people | $49,900 | $83,200 | $133,100 |
| 6 people | $53,600 | $89,350 | $142,950 |
| 7 people | $57,540 | $95,500 | $152,800 |
| 8 people | $64,070 | $101,650 | $162,650 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Urban Honolulu, HI MSA runs from $53,900 for a single person up to $101,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $162,650 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu, HI MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $77,000, and for the deepest assistance under $46,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Urban Honolulu, HI MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $77,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $46,200 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $123,200 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Urban Honolulu, HI MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $53,900, and for the deepest assistance under $32,350.
Counties covered: Honolulu 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.