Barnstable Town, MA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Barnstable Town, MA MSA (area median income $123,600). 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.
Barnstable Town, MA MSA’s area median income of $123,600 ranks #11 of 20 HUD income-limit areas in Massachusetts, where area medians range from $94,300 to $165,600.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,650 | $49,450 | $79,100 |
| 2 people | $33,900 | $56,500 | $90,400 |
| 3 people | $38,150 | $63,550 | $101,700 |
| 4 people | $42,350 | $70,600 | $112,950 |
| 5 people | $45,750 | $76,250 | $122,000 |
| 6 people | $49,150 | $81,900 | $131,050 |
| 7 people | $52,550 | $87,550 | $140,100 |
| 8 people | $55,950 | $93,200 | $149,100 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Barnstable Town, MA MSA runs from $49,450 for a single person up to $93,200 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $149,100 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Barnstable 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 Barnstable Town, MA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $70,600, and for the deepest assistance under $42,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Barnstable Town, MA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $70,600 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $42,350 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $112,950 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Barnstable Town, MA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $49,450, and for the deepest assistance under $29,650.
Counties covered: Barnstable 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.