Esmeralda County, NV Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Esmeralda County, NV (area median income $116,700). 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.
Esmeralda County, NV’s area median income of $116,700 ranks #2 of 16 HUD income-limit areas in Nevada, where area medians range from $67,700 to $116,800.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,950 | $39,850 | $63,750 |
| 2 people | $27,350 | $45,500 | $72,850 |
| 3 people | $30,750 | $51,250 | $81,950 |
| 4 people | $34,150 | $56,900 | $91,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,450 | $98,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,050 | $105,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,600 | $112,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $75,150 | $120,200 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Esmeralda County, NV runs from $39,850 for a single person up to $75,150 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $120,200 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Esmeralda 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 Esmeralda County, NV generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $56,900, and for the deepest assistance under $34,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Esmeralda County, NV?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $56,900 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,150 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $91,050 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Esmeralda County, NV?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,850, and for the deepest assistance under $23,950.
Counties covered: Esmeralda 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.