Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $111,500). 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.
Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $111,500 ranks #2 of 66 HUD income-limit areas in Ohio, where area medians range from $63,000 to $146,700.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,450 | $39,050 | $62,450 |
| 2 people | $26,800 | $44,600 | $71,400 |
| 3 people | $30,150 | $50,200 | $80,300 |
| 4 people | $33,450 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,700 | $103,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,150 | $110,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,600 | $117,750 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $39,050 for a single person up to $73,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $117,750 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 7 counties (Delaware County, Fairfield County, Franklin County, Licking County, and more).
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 Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $55,750, and for the deepest assistance under $33,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $55,750 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,450 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $89,200 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,050, and for the deepest assistance under $23,450.
Counties covered: Delaware County, Fairfield County, Franklin County, Licking County, Madison County, Morrow County, Pickaway 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.