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Eddy County, NM Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Eddy County, NM (area median income $100,100). 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.

Eddy County, NM’s area median income of $100,100 ranks #4 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$21,050$35,050$56,100
2 people$24,050$40,050$64,100
3 people$27,320$45,050$72,100
4 people$33,000$50,050$80,100
5 people$38,680$54,100$86,550
6 people$44,360$58,100$92,950
7 people$50,040$62,100$99,350
8 people$55,720$66,100$105,750

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Eddy County, NM runs from $35,050 for a single person up to $66,100 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $105,750 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Eddy 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 Eddy County, NM generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $50,050, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $50,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $80,100 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $35,050, and for the deepest assistance under $21,050.

Counties covered: Eddy 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.