Mercer County, KY Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Mercer County, KY (area median income $90,800). 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.
Mercer County, KY’s area median income of $90,800 ranks #12 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 | $19,100 | $31,800 | $50,900 |
| 2 people | $21,800 | $36,350 | $58,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,900 | $65,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,050 | $78,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,700 | $84,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,300 | $90,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,950 | $95,900 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Mercer County, KY runs from $31,800 for a single person up to $59,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $95,900 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Mercer 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 Mercer County, KY generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $45,400, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Mercer County, KY?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $45,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $72,650 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Mercer County, KY?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $31,800, and for the deepest assistance under $19,100.
Counties covered: Mercer 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.