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Mansfield, OH MSA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Mansfield, OH MSA (area median income $92,500). 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.

Mansfield, OH MSA’s area median income of $92,500 ranks #22 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$19,450$32,400$51,800
2 people$22,200$37,000$59,200
3 people$27,320$41,650$66,600
4 people$33,000$46,250$74,000
5 people$38,680$49,950$79,950
6 people$44,360$53,650$85,850
7 people$50,040$57,350$91,800
8 people$55,720$61,050$97,700

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Mansfield, OH MSA runs from $32,400 for a single person up to $61,050 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $97,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Richland 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 Mansfield, OH MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $46,250, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Mansfield, OH MSA?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $46,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $74,000 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Mansfield, OH MSA?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,400, and for the deepest assistance under $19,450.

Counties covered: Richland 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.