Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $110,700). 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.
Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $110,700 ranks #2 of 40 HUD income-limit areas in Idaho, where area medians range from $68,400 to $130,300.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,250 | $38,750 | $62,000 |
| 2 people | $26,600 | $44,300 | $70,850 |
| 3 people | $29,900 | $49,850 | $79,700 |
| 4 people | $33,200 | $55,350 | $88,550 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,800 | $95,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,250 | $102,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,100 | $116,900 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $38,750 for a single person up to $73,100 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $116,900 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 4 counties (Ada County, Boise County, Canyon County, Owyhee 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 Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $55,350, and for the deepest assistance under $33,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $55,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,200 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $88,550 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,750, and for the deepest assistance under $23,250.
Counties covered: Ada County, Boise County, Canyon County, Owyhee 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.