Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $154,800). 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.
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $154,800 ranks #1 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 | $32,550 | $54,200 | $80,200 |
| 2 people | $37,200 | $61,950 | $91,700 |
| 3 people | $41,850 | $69,700 | $103,150 |
| 4 people | $46,450 | $77,400 | $114,600 |
| 5 people | $50,200 | $83,600 | $123,800 |
| 6 people | $53,900 | $89,800 | $132,950 |
| 7 people | $57,600 | $96,000 | $142,150 |
| 8 people | $61,350 | $102,200 | $151,300 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $54,200 for a single person up to $102,200 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $151,300 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 3 counties (Hunterdon County, Middlesex County, Somerset 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 Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $77,400, and for the deepest assistance under $46,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $77,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $46,450 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $114,600 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $54,200, and for the deepest assistance under $32,550.
Counties covered: Hunterdon County, Middlesex County, Somerset 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.