Hamilton County, NE Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Hamilton County, NE (area median income $113,400). 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.
Hamilton County, NE’s area median income of $113,400 ranks #4 of 88 HUD income-limit areas in Nebraska, where area medians range from $64,900 to $117,600.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,800 | $39,700 | $63,500 |
| 2 people | $27,200 | $45,400 | $72,600 |
| 3 people | $30,600 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 4 people | $34,000 | $56,700 | $90,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,250 | $98,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,800 | $105,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,350 | $112,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,850 | $119,750 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Hamilton County, NE runs from $39,700 for a single person up to $74,850 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $119,750 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, NE generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $56,700, and for the deepest assistance under $34,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Hamilton County, NE?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $56,700 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $90,700 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Hamilton County, NE?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,700, and for the deepest assistance under $23,800.
Counties covered: Hamilton 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.