Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Iowa City, IA 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.
Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $121,400 ranks #2 of 91 HUD income-limit areas in Iowa, where area medians range from $71,900 to $122,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,500 | $42,500 | $68,000 |
| 2 people | $29,150 | $48,600 | $77,700 |
| 3 people | $32,800 | $54,650 | $87,400 |
| 4 people | $36,400 | $60,700 | $97,100 |
| 5 people | $39,350 | $65,600 | $104,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,450 | $112,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,300 | $120,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $80,150 | $128,200 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $42,500 for a single person up to $80,150 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $128,200 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Johnson 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 Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $60,700, and for the deepest assistance under $36,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $60,700 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $36,400 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $97,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $42,500, and for the deepest assistance under $25,500.
Counties covered: Johnson 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.