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Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $84,100). 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.

Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $84,100 ranks #24 of 91 HUD income-limit areas in Missouri, where area medians range from $52,000 to $119,200.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$17,700$29,450$47,150
2 people$21,640$33,650$53,850
3 people$27,320$37,850$60,600
4 people$33,000$42,050$67,300
5 people$38,680$45,450$72,700
6 people$44,360$48,800$78,100
7 people$50,040$52,150$83,500
8 people$55,550$55,550$88,850

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $29,450 for a single person up to $55,550 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $88,850 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Bates 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 Bates County, MO HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $42,050, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $42,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $67,300 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $29,450, and for the deepest assistance under $17,700.

Counties covered: Bates 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.