Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area (area median income $164,200). 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.
Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area’s area median income of $164,200 ranks #2 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 | $35,650 | $59,400 | $88,100 |
| 2 people | $40,750 | $67,850 | $100,700 |
| 3 people | $45,850 | $76,350 | $113,300 |
| 4 people | $50,900 | $84,800 | $125,850 |
| 5 people | $55,000 | $91,600 | $135,950 |
| 6 people | $59,050 | $98,400 | $146,000 |
| 7 people | $63,150 | $105,200 | $156,100 |
| 8 people | $67,200 | $111,950 | $166,150 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area runs from $59,400 for a single person up to $111,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $166,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Westchester 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 Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $84,800, and for the deepest assistance under $50,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $84,800 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $50,900 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $125,850 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Westchester County, NY Statutory Exception Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $59,400, and for the deepest assistance under $35,650.
Counties covered: Westchester 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.