LeaseLantern

Western Rockingham County, NH HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Western Rockingham County, NH HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $154,100). 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.

Western Rockingham County, NH HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $154,100 ranks #1 of 12 HUD income-limit areas in New Hampshire, where area medians range from $87,700 to $154,100.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$32,400$53,950$74,800
2 people$37,000$61,650$85,450
3 people$41,650$69,350$96,150
4 people$46,250$77,050$106,800
5 people$49,950$83,250$115,350
6 people$53,650$89,400$123,900
7 people$57,350$95,550$132,450
8 people$61,050$101,750$141,000

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Western Rockingham County, NH HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $53,950 for a single person up to $101,750 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 Rockingham 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 Western Rockingham County, NH HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $77,050, and for the deepest assistance under $46,250.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Western Rockingham County, NH HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $77,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $46,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Western Rockingham County, NH HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $53,950, and for the deepest assistance under $32,400.

Counties covered: Rockingham County.

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.