Daviess County, MO Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Daviess County, MO (area median income $81,200). 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.
Daviess County, MO’s area median income of $81,200 ranks #35 of 91 HUD income-limit areas in Missouri, where area medians range from $52,000 to $119,200.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,050 | $28,450 | $45,500 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,500 | $52,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,550 | $58,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,600 | $64,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,850 | $70,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $47,100 | $75,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $50,350 | $80,550 |
| 8 people | $53,600 | $53,600 | $85,750 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Daviess County, MO runs from $28,450 for a single person up to $53,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $85,750 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Daviess 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 Daviess County, MO generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $40,600, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Daviess County, MO?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $40,600 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $64,950 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Daviess County, MO?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $28,450, and for the deepest assistance under $17,050.
Counties covered: Daviess 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.