Talbot County, MD Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Talbot County, MD (area median income $117,500). 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.
Talbot County, MD’s area median income of $117,500 ranks #4 of 13 HUD income-limit areas in Maryland, where area medians range from $72,700 to $154,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,700 | $41,150 | $65,800 |
| 2 people | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,200 |
| 3 people | $31,750 | $52,900 | $84,600 |
| 4 people | $35,250 | $58,750 | $94,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,450 | $101,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,150 | $109,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,850 | $116,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,550 | $124,100 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Talbot County, MD runs from $41,150 for a single person up to $77,550 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $124,100 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Talbot 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 Talbot County, MD generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $58,750, and for the deepest assistance under $35,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Talbot County, MD?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $58,750 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $35,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $94,000 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Talbot County, MD?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $41,150, and for the deepest assistance under $24,700.
Counties covered: Talbot 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.