Hooker County, NE Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Hooker County, NE (area median income $110,300). 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.
Hooker County, NE’s area median income of $110,300 ranks #5 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 | $23,100 | $38,450 | $61,500 |
| 2 people | $26,400 | $43,900 | $70,300 |
| 3 people | $29,700 | $49,400 | $79,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,900 | $87,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,300 | $94,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,700 | $101,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,100 | $108,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,500 | $116,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Hooker County, NE runs from $38,450 for a single person up to $72,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $116,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Hooker 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 Hooker County, NE generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $54,900, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Hooker County, NE?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $54,900 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $87,850 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Hooker County, NE?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,450, and for the deepest assistance under $23,100.
Counties covered: Hooker 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.