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Monroe County, MO Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Monroe County, MO (area median income $84,700). 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.

Monroe County, MO’s area median income of $84,700 ranks #20 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$17,800$29,650$47,450
2 people$21,640$33,900$54,200
3 people$27,320$38,150$61,000
4 people$33,000$42,350$67,750
5 people$38,680$45,750$73,200
6 people$44,360$49,150$78,600
7 people$50,040$52,550$84,050
8 people$55,720$55,950$89,450

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Monroe County, MO runs from $29,650 for a single person up to $55,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $89,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Monroe 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 Monroe County, MO generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $42,350, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Monroe County, MO?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $42,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $67,750 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Monroe County, MO?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $29,650, and for the deepest assistance under $17,800.

Counties covered: Monroe 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.

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