Cape May County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Cape May County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $115,800). 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.
Cape May County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $115,800 ranks #7 of 10 HUD income-limit areas in New Jersey, where area medians range from $89,100 to $154,800.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,350 | $40,550 | $64,900 |
| 2 people | $27,800 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 3 people | $31,300 | $52,150 | $83,400 |
| 4 people | $34,750 | $57,900 | $92,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $62,550 | $100,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $67,200 | $107,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $71,800 | $114,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $76,450 | $122,300 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Cape May County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $40,550 for a single person up to $76,450 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $122,300 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Cape May 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 Cape May County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,900, and for the deepest assistance under $34,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Cape May County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,900 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,750 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $92,650 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Cape May County, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,550, and for the deepest assistance under $24,350.
Counties covered: Cape May 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.