DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $112,500). 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.
DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $112,500 ranks #8 of 83 HUD income-limit areas in Illinois, where area medians range from $65,900 to $135,800.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,350 | $38,900 | $62,300 |
| 2 people | $26,700 | $44,450 | $71,200 |
| 3 people | $30,050 | $50,050 | $80,100 |
| 4 people | $33,350 | $55,600 | $88,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,050 | $96,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,950 | $110,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,400 | $117,450 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $38,900 for a single person up to $73,400 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $117,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $55,600, and for the deepest assistance under $33,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $55,600 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,350 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $88,950 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,900, and for the deepest assistance under $23,350.
Counties covered: DeKalb 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.