Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $129,900). 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.
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $129,900 ranks #2 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 | $26,750 | $44,500 | $71,200 |
| 2 people | $30,550 | $50,850 | $81,400 |
| 3 people | $34,350 | $57,200 | $91,550 |
| 4 people | $38,150 | $63,550 | $101,700 |
| 5 people | $41,250 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $73,750 | $118,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $78,850 | $126,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $83,900 | $134,250 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $44,500 for a single person up to $83,900 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $134,250 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 3 counties (Chatham County, Durham County, Orange 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $63,550, and for the deepest assistance under $38,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $63,550 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $38,150 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $101,700 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $44,500, and for the deepest assistance under $26,750.
Counties covered: Chatham County, Durham County, Orange 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.