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Jefferson City, MO HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Jefferson City, MO HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $105,500). 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.

Jefferson City, MO HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $105,500 ranks #2 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$22,200$36,950$59,100
2 people$25,350$42,200$67,550
3 people$28,500$47,500$76,000
4 people$33,000$52,750$84,400
5 people$38,680$57,000$91,200
6 people$44,360$61,200$97,950
7 people$50,040$65,450$104,700
8 people$55,720$69,650$111,450

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Jefferson City, MO HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $36,950 for a single person up to $69,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $111,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Cole County, Osage 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 Jefferson City, MO HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $52,750, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $52,750 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $84,400 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $36,950, and for the deepest assistance under $22,200.

Counties covered: Cole County, Osage 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.