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Brunswick County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Brunswick County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $99,200). 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.

Brunswick County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $99,200 ranks #14 of 83 HUD income-limit areas in North Carolina, where area medians range from $59,300 to $132,300.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$20,850$34,750$55,550
2 people$23,800$39,700$63,500
3 people$27,320$44,650$71,450
4 people$33,000$49,600$79,350
5 people$38,680$53,600$85,700
6 people$44,360$57,550$92,050
7 people$50,040$61,550$98,400
8 people$55,720$65,500$104,750

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Brunswick County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $34,750 for a single person up to $65,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $104,750 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Brunswick 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 Brunswick County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $49,600, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $49,600 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $79,350 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $34,750, and for the deepest assistance under $20,850.

Counties covered: Brunswick 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.