Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $147,600). 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.
Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $147,600 ranks #2 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 | $31,050 | $51,700 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $35,450 | $59,050 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $39,900 | $66,450 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $44,300 | $73,800 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $47,850 | $79,750 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $51,400 | $85,650 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $54,950 | $91,550 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $58,500 | $97,450 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $51,700 for a single person up to $97,450 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $141,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Hillsborough 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 Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $73,800, and for the deepest assistance under $44,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $73,800 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $44,300 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Nashua, NH HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $51,700, and for the deepest assistance under $31,050.
Counties covered: Hillsborough 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.