Los Alamos County, NM Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Los Alamos County, NM (area median income $182,500). 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.
Los Alamos County, NM’s area median income of $182,500 ranks #1 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 | $35,900 | $59,850 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $41,000 | $68,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $46,150 | $76,950 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $51,250 | $85,450 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $55,350 | $92,300 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $59,450 | $99,150 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $63,550 | $106,000 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $67,650 | $112,800 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Los Alamos County, NM runs from $59,850 for a single person up to $112,800 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $141,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos County, NM generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $85,450, and for the deepest assistance under $51,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Los Alamos County, NM?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $85,450 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $51,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Los Alamos County, NM?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $59,850, and for the deepest assistance under $35,900.
Counties covered: Los Alamos 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.