Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA (area median income $128,300). 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.
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA’s area median income of $128,300 ranks #1 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 | $26,950 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 2 people | $30,800 | $51,350 | $82,150 |
| 3 people | $34,650 | $57,750 | $92,400 |
| 4 people | $38,500 | $64,150 | $102,650 |
| 5 people | $41,600 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
| 6 people | $44,700 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $79,550 | $127,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $84,700 | $135,500 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA runs from $44,950 for a single person up to $84,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $135,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 7 counties (Clackamas County, Columbia County, Multnomah County, Washington 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $64,150, and for the deepest assistance under $38,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $64,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $38,500 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $102,650 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $44,950, and for the deepest assistance under $26,950.
Counties covered: Clackamas County, Columbia County, Multnomah County, Washington County, Yamhill County, Clark County, Skamania 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.