Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $137,300). 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.
Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $137,300 ranks #7 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 | $28,850 | $48,100 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,000 | $54,950 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,100 | $61,800 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,200 | $68,650 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $44,500 | $74,150 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $47,800 | $79,650 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,100 | $85,150 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $90,650 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $48,100 for a single person up to $90,650 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 2 counties (Essex County, Rockingham 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 Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $68,650, and for the deepest assistance under $41,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $68,650 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $41,200 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $48,100, and for the deepest assistance under $28,850.
Counties covered: Essex County, Rockingham 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.