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Worcester County, MD Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Worcester County, MD (area median income $111,100). 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.

Worcester County, MD’s area median income of $111,100 ranks #6 of 13 HUD income-limit areas in Maryland, where area medians range from $72,700 to $154,400.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$23,350$38,900$62,250
2 people$26,700$44,450$71,150
3 people$30,050$50,000$80,050
4 people$33,350$55,550$88,900
5 people$38,680$60,000$96,050
6 people$44,360$64,450$103,150
7 people$50,040$68,900$110,250
8 people$55,720$73,350$117,350

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Worcester County, MD runs from $38,900 for a single person up to $73,350 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $117,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Worcester 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 Worcester County, MD generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $55,550, and for the deepest assistance under $33,350.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Worcester County, MD?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $55,550 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,350 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $88,900 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Worcester County, MD?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,900, and for the deepest assistance under $23,350.

Counties covered: Worcester County.

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.