Dare County, NC Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Dare County, NC (area median income $116,900). 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.
Dare County, NC’s area median income of $116,900 ranks #4 of 83 HUD income-limit areas in North Carolina, where area medians range from $59,300 to $132,300.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,150 | $38,600 | $61,750 |
| 2 people | $26,450 | $44,050 | $70,550 |
| 3 people | $29,750 | $49,600 | $79,350 |
| 4 people | $33,050 | $55,100 | $88,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,550 | $95,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,950 | $102,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,350 | $109,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,750 | $116,350 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Dare County, NC runs from $38,600 for a single person up to $72,750 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $116,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Dare 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 Dare County, NC generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $55,100, and for the deepest assistance under $33,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Dare County, NC?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $55,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,050 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $88,150 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Dare County, NC?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,600, and for the deepest assistance under $23,150.
Counties covered: Dare 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.