Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $112,100). 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.
Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $112,100 ranks #15 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 | $23,600 | $39,250 | $62,800 |
| 2 people | $26,950 | $44,850 | $71,800 |
| 3 people | $30,300 | $50,450 | $80,750 |
| 4 people | $33,650 | $56,050 | $89,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,550 | $96,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,050 | $104,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,550 | $111,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,000 | $118,450 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $39,250 for a single person up to $74,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $118,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 5 counties (Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County, Providence County, and more).
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 Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $56,050, and for the deepest assistance under $33,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $56,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,650 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $89,700 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Providence-Fall River, RI-MA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,250, and for the deepest assistance under $23,600.
Counties covered: Bristol County, Kent County, Newport County, Providence County, Washington 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.