Dukes County, MA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Dukes County, MA (area median income $163,100). 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.
Dukes County, MA’s area median income of $163,100 ranks #4 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 | $34,300 | $57,100 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $39,200 | $65,250 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $44,100 | $73,400 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $48,950 | $81,550 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $52,900 | $88,100 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $56,800 | $94,600 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $60,700 | $101,150 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $64,650 | $107,650 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Dukes County, MA runs from $57,100 for a single person up to $107,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $141,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Dukes 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 Dukes County, MA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $81,550, and for the deepest assistance under $48,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Dukes County, MA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $81,550 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $48,950 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Dukes County, MA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $57,100, and for the deepest assistance under $34,300.
Counties covered: Dukes 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.