Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $104,400). 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.
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $104,400 ranks #7 of 51 HUD income-limit areas in Pennsylvania, where area medians range from $68,000 to $118,300.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,950 | $36,550 | $58,450 |
| 2 people | $25,050 | $41,800 | $66,800 |
| 3 people | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,200 | $83,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,400 | $90,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,600 | $96,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,750 | $103,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,950 | $110,250 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $36,550 for a single person up to $68,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $110,250 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 3 counties (Carbon County, Lehigh County, Northampton 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $52,200, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $52,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $83,500 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $36,550, and for the deepest assistance under $21,950.
Counties covered: Carbon County, Lehigh County, Northampton 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.