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Carlisle County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Carlisle County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $79,500). 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.

Carlisle County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $79,500 ranks #31 of 99 HUD income-limit areas in Kentucky, where area medians range from $39,000 to $104,900.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$16,700$27,850$44,550
2 people$21,640$31,800$50,900
3 people$27,320$35,800$57,250
4 people$33,000$39,750$63,600
5 people$38,680$42,950$68,700
6 people$44,360$46,150$73,800
7 people$49,300$49,300$78,900
8 people$52,500$52,500$84,000

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Carlisle County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $27,850 for a single person up to $52,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $84,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Carlisle 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 Carlisle County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $39,750, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $39,750 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $63,600 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $27,850, and for the deepest assistance under $16,700.

Counties covered: Carlisle 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.