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Leelanau County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Leelanau County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $122,100). 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.

Leelanau County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $122,100 ranks #3 of 77 HUD income-limit areas in Michigan, where area medians range from $62,600 to $142,300.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$25,700$42,750$68,400
2 people$29,350$48,850$78,200
3 people$33,000$54,950$87,950
4 people$36,650$61,050$97,700
5 people$39,600$65,950$105,550
6 people$44,360$70,850$113,350
7 people$50,040$75,750$121,150
8 people$55,720$80,600$129,000

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Leelanau County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $42,750 for a single person up to $80,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $129,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Leelanau 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 Leelanau County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $61,050, and for the deepest assistance under $36,650.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Leelanau County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $61,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $36,650 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $97,700 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Leelanau County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $42,750, and for the deepest assistance under $25,700.

Counties covered: Leelanau 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.