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Athens County, OH Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Athens County, OH (area median income $88,900). 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.

Athens County, OH’s area median income of $88,900 ranks #30 of 66 HUD income-limit areas in Ohio, where area medians range from $63,000 to $146,700.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$18,700$31,150$49,800
2 people$21,640$35,600$56,900
3 people$27,320$40,050$64,000
4 people$33,000$44,450$71,100
5 people$38,680$48,050$76,800
6 people$44,360$51,600$82,500
7 people$50,040$55,150$88,200
8 people$55,720$58,700$93,900

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Athens County, OH runs from $31,150 for a single person up to $58,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $93,900 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Athens 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 Athens County, OH generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $44,450, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Athens County, OH?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $44,450 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $71,100 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Athens County, OH?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $31,150, and for the deepest assistance under $18,700.

Counties covered: Athens 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.