Fulton County, NY Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Fulton County, NY (area median income $81,100). 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.
Fulton County, NY’s area median income of $81,100 ranks #38 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 | $18,900 | $31,500 | $50,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,500 | $64,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,150 | $83,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Fulton County, NY runs from $31,500 for a single person up to $59,350 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $94,950 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Fulton 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 Fulton County, NY generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $44,950, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Fulton County, NY?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $44,950 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $71,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Fulton County, NY?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $31,500, and for the deepest assistance under $18,900.
Counties covered: Fulton 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.