Albuquerque, NM MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Albuquerque, NM MSA (area median income $100,400). 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.
Albuquerque, NM MSA’s area median income of $100,400 ranks #3 of 30 HUD income-limit areas in New Mexico, where area medians range from $48,300 to $182,500.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,100 | $35,150 | $56,250 |
| 2 people | $24,100 | $40,200 | $64,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,200 | $72,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,200 | $80,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,250 | $86,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,250 | $93,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,250 | $99,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,300 | $106,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Albuquerque, NM MSA runs from $35,150 for a single person up to $66,300 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $106,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 4 counties (Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, Torrance County, Valencia 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 Albuquerque, NM MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $50,200, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Albuquerque, NM MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $50,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $80,300 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Albuquerque, NM MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $35,150, and for the deepest assistance under $21,100.
Counties covered: Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, Torrance County, Valencia 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.