Grand Traverse County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Grand Traverse County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $113,900). 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.
Grand Traverse County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $113,900 ranks #4 of 77 HUD income-limit areas in Michigan, where area medians range from $62,600 to $142,300.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,950 | $39,900 | $63,800 |
| 2 people | $27,350 | $45,600 | $72,900 |
| 3 people | $30,750 | $51,300 | $82,000 |
| 4 people | $34,150 | $56,950 | $91,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,550 | $98,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,100 | $105,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,650 | $113,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,200 | $120,300 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Grand Traverse County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $39,900 for a single person up to $75,200 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $120,300 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $56,950, and for the deepest assistance under $34,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Grand Traverse County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $56,950 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,150 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $91,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Grand Traverse County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,900, and for the deepest assistance under $23,950.
Counties covered: Grand Traverse 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.