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 size | Extremely 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.
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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.