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Hamilton County, NY Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Hamilton County, NY (area median income $94,200). 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.

Hamilton County, NY’s area median income of $94,200 ranks #20 of 41 HUD income-limit areas in New York, where area medians range from $78,100 to $164,300.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$19,800$33,000$52,750
2 people$22,600$37,700$60,300
3 people$27,320$42,400$67,850
4 people$33,000$47,100$75,350
5 people$38,680$50,900$81,400
6 people$44,360$54,650$87,450
7 people$50,040$58,450$93,450
8 people$55,720$62,200$99,500

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Hamilton County, NY runs from $33,000 for a single person up to $62,200 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $99,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, NY generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $47,100, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Hamilton County, NY?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $47,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $75,350 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Hamilton County, NY?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $33,000, and for the deepest assistance under $19,800.

Counties covered: Hamilton County.

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.