Billings, MT HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Billings, MT HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $113,000). 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.
Billings, MT HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $113,000 ranks #5 of 55 HUD income-limit areas in Montana, where area medians range from $61,700 to $130,200.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,450 | $37,400 | $59,800 |
| 2 people | $25,650 | $42,700 | $68,400 |
| 3 people | $28,850 | $48,050 | $76,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,400 | $85,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,650 | $92,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,950 | $99,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,250 | $105,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,500 | $112,800 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Billings, MT HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $37,400 for a single person up to $70,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $112,800 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Carbon County, Yellowstone 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 Billings, MT HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $53,400, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Billings, MT HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $53,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $85,450 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Billings, MT HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $37,400, and for the deepest assistance under $22,450.
Counties covered: Carbon County, Yellowstone 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.