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Umatilla County, OR Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Umatilla County, OR (area median income $78,400). 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.

Umatilla County, OR’s area median income of $78,400 ranks #25 of 31 HUD income-limit areas in Oregon, where area medians range from $68,300 to $128,300.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$17,600$29,300$46,850
2 people$21,640$33,450$53,550
3 people$27,320$37,650$60,250
4 people$33,000$41,800$66,900
5 people$38,680$45,150$72,300
6 people$44,360$48,500$77,650
7 people$50,040$51,850$83,000
8 people$55,200$55,200$88,350

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Umatilla County, OR runs from $29,300 for a single person up to $55,200 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $88,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Umatilla 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 Umatilla County, OR generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $41,800, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Umatilla County, OR?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $41,800 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $66,900 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Umatilla County, OR?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $29,300, and for the deepest assistance under $17,600.

Counties covered: Umatilla 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.