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Cibola County, NM Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Cibola County, NM (area median income $62,600). 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.

Cibola County, NM’s area median income of $62,600 ranks #24 of 30 HUD income-limit areas in New Mexico, where area medians range from $48,300 to $182,500.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$15,960$25,550$40,850
2 people$21,640$29,200$46,650
3 people$27,320$32,850$52,500
4 people$33,000$36,450$58,300
5 people$38,680$39,400$63,000
6 people$42,300$42,300$67,650
7 people$45,200$45,200$72,300
8 people$48,150$48,150$77,000

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Cibola County, NM runs from $25,550 for a single person up to $48,150 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $77,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Cibola 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 Cibola County, NM generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $36,450, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Cibola County, NM?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $36,450 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $58,300 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Cibola County, NM?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $25,550, and for the deepest assistance under $15,960.

Counties covered: Cibola 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.