Carter County, OK Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Carter County, OK (area median income $80,400). 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.
Carter County, OK’s area median income of $80,400 ranks #21 of 68 HUD income-limit areas in Oklahoma, where area medians range from $55,300 to $99,100.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,900 | $28,150 | $45,050 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,200 | $51,450 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,200 | $57,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,200 | $64,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,450 | $69,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,650 | $74,600 |
| 7 people | $49,850 | $49,850 | $79,750 |
| 8 people | $53,100 | $53,100 | $84,900 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Carter County, OK runs from $28,150 for a single person up to $53,100 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $84,900 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Carter 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 Carter County, OK generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $40,200, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Carter County, OK?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $40,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $64,300 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Carter County, OK?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $28,150, and for the deepest assistance under $16,900.
Counties covered: Carter 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.