Merrimack County, NH Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Merrimack County, NH (area median income $128,600). 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.
Merrimack County, NH’s area median income of $128,600 ranks #4 of 12 HUD income-limit areas in New Hampshire, where area medians range from $87,700 to $154,100.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,050 | $45,050 | $72,050 |
| 2 people | $30,900 | $51,450 | $82,350 |
| 3 people | $34,750 | $57,900 | $92,650 |
| 4 people | $38,600 | $64,300 | $102,900 |
| 5 people | $41,700 | $69,450 | $111,150 |
| 6 people | $44,800 | $74,600 | $119,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,750 | $127,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,900 | $135,850 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Merrimack County, NH runs from $45,050 for a single person up to $84,900 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $135,850 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Merrimack 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 Merrimack County, NH generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $64,300, and for the deepest assistance under $38,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Merrimack County, NH?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $64,300 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $38,600 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $102,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Merrimack County, NH?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $45,050, and for the deepest assistance under $27,050.
Counties covered: Merrimack 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.