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Wells County, IN HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Wells County, IN HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $93,000). 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.

Wells County, IN HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $93,000 ranks #26 of 73 HUD income-limit areas in Indiana, where area medians range from $61,800 to $110,900.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$19,550$32,550$52,100
2 people$22,350$37,200$59,550
3 people$27,320$41,850$67,000
4 people$33,000$46,500$74,400
5 people$38,680$50,250$80,400
6 people$44,360$53,950$86,350
7 people$50,040$57,700$92,300
8 people$55,720$61,400$98,250

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Wells County, IN HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $32,550 for a single person up to $61,400 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $98,250 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Wells 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 Wells County, IN HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $46,500, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Wells County, IN HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $46,500 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $74,400 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Wells County, IN HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,550, and for the deepest assistance under $19,550.

Counties covered: Wells County.

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.