Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA (area median income $96,900). 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.
Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA’s area median income of $96,900 ranks #9 of 31 HUD income-limit areas in Oregon, where area medians range from $68,300 to $128,300.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,650 | $34,450 | $55,100 |
| 2 people | $23,600 | $39,400 | $63,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,300 | $70,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,200 | $78,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,150 | $85,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,100 | $91,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,050 | $97,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,950 | $103,900 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA runs from $34,450 for a single person up to $64,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $103,900 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Lane 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 Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $49,200, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $49,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $78,700 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Eugene-Springfield, OR MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $34,450, and for the deepest assistance under $20,650.
Counties covered: Lane 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.