Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $114,000). 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.
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $114,000 ranks #4 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 | $23,950 | $39,900 | $63,850 |
| 2 people | $27,400 | $45,600 | $73,000 |
| 3 people | $30,800 | $51,300 | $82,100 |
| 4 people | $34,200 | $57,000 | $91,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,600 | $98,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,150 | $105,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,700 | $113,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,250 | $120,400 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $39,900 for a single person up to $75,250 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $120,400 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 7 counties (Harrison County, Mills County, Pottawattamie County, Cass County, and more).
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 Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,000, and for the deepest assistance under $34,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,200 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $91,200 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,900, and for the deepest assistance under $23,950.
Counties covered: Harrison County, Mills County, Pottawattamie County, Cass County, Douglas County, Sarpy County, Washington 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.