Grant County, NM Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Grant County, NM (area median income $68,400). 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.
Grant County, NM’s area median income of $68,400 ranks #20 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 | $15,960 | $26,050 | $41,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,800 | $47,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,500 | $53,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,200 | $59,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,200 | $64,300 |
| 6 people | $43,200 | $43,200 | $69,050 |
| 7 people | $46,150 | $46,150 | $73,800 |
| 8 people | $49,150 | $49,150 | $78,550 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Grant County, NM runs from $26,050 for a single person up to $49,150 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $78,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Grant 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 Grant County, NM generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $37,200, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Grant County, NM?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $37,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $59,500 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Grant County, NM?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $26,050, and for the deepest assistance under $15,960.
Counties covered: Grant 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.