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Taylor County, KY Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Taylor County, KY (area median income $85,900). 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.

Taylor County, KY’s area median income of $85,900 ranks #18 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$17,850$29,700$47,500
2 people$21,640$33,900$54,250
3 people$27,320$38,100$61,050
4 people$33,000$42,400$67,800
5 people$38,680$45,800$73,250
6 people$44,360$49,150$78,650
7 people$50,040$52,550$84,050
8 people$55,720$55,950$89,500

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Taylor County, KY runs from $29,700 for a single person up to $55,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $89,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Taylor 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 Taylor County, KY generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $42,400, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Taylor County, KY?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $42,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $67,800 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Taylor County, KY?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $29,700, and for the deepest assistance under $17,850.

Counties covered: Taylor 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.