Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $127,800). 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.
Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $127,800 ranks #9 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 | $28,300 | $47,150 | $75,450 |
| 2 people | $32,350 | $53,900 | $86,200 |
| 3 people | $36,400 | $60,650 | $97,000 |
| 4 people | $40,400 | $67,350 | $107,750 |
| 5 people | $43,650 | $72,750 | $116,400 |
| 6 people | $46,900 | $78,150 | $125,000 |
| 7 people | $50,100 | $83,550 | $133,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $88,950 | $142,250 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $47,150 for a single person up to $88,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $142,250 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Norfolk County, Plymouth 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 Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $67,350, and for the deepest assistance under $40,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $67,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $40,400 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $107,750 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $47,150, and for the deepest assistance under $28,300.
Counties covered: Norfolk County, Plymouth 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.