Columbia County, NY Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Columbia County, NY (area median income $116,800). 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.
Columbia County, NY’s area median income of $116,800 ranks #8 of 41 HUD income-limit areas in New York, where area medians range from $78,100 to $164,300.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,550 | $40,900 | $65,450 |
| 2 people | $28,050 | $46,750 | $74,800 |
| 3 people | $31,550 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 4 people | $35,050 | $58,400 | $93,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,100 | $100,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $67,750 | $108,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,450 | $115,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,100 | $123,400 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Columbia County, NY runs from $40,900 for a single person up to $77,100 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $123,400 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Columbia 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 Columbia County, NY generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $58,400, and for the deepest assistance under $35,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Columbia County, NY?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $58,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $35,050 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $93,450 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Columbia County, NY?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,900, and for the deepest assistance under $24,550.
Counties covered: Columbia 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.