Lincoln County, KY Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Lincoln County, KY (area median income $66,800). 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.
Lincoln County, KY’s area median income of $66,800 ranks #64 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 | $15,960 | $25,200 | $40,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $28,800 | $46,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $32,400 | $51,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $35,950 | $57,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $38,850 | $62,100 |
| 6 people | $41,750 | $41,750 | $66,700 |
| 7 people | $44,600 | $44,600 | $71,300 |
| 8 people | $47,500 | $47,500 | $75,900 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Lincoln County, KY runs from $25,200 for a single person up to $47,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $75,900 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, KY generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $35,950, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Lincoln County, KY?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $35,950 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $57,500 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Lincoln County, KY?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $25,200, and for the deepest assistance under $15,960.
Counties covered: Lincoln 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.