Erie, PA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Erie, PA MSA (area median income $88,600). 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.
Erie, PA MSA’s area median income of $88,600 ranks #21 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 | $18,650 | $31,050 | $49,650 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,450 | $56,750 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,900 | $63,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,300 | $70,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,850 | $76,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,400 | $82,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,950 | $87,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,500 | $93,600 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Erie, PA MSA runs from $31,050 for a single person up to $58,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $93,600 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Erie 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 Erie, PA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $44,300, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Erie, PA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $44,300 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $70,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Erie, PA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $31,050, and for the deepest assistance under $18,650.
Counties covered: Erie 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.