Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $83,300). 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.
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $83,300 ranks #22 of 99 HUD income-limit areas in Kentucky, where area medians range from $39,000 to $104,900.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,500 | $29,200 | $46,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,350 | $53,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,500 | $60,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,650 | $66,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,000 | $72,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,350 | $77,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,650 | $82,650 |
| 8 people | $55,000 | $55,000 | $88,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $29,200 for a single person up to $55,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $88,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 5 counties (Boyd County, Greenup County, Lawrence County, Cabell 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $41,650, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $41,650 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $66,650 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $29,200, and for the deepest assistance under $17,500.
Counties covered: Boyd County, Greenup County, Lawrence County, Cabell County, Wayne 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.