Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA (area median income $92,400). 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.
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA’s area median income of $92,400 ranks #16 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 | $19,350 | $32,200 | $51,550 |
| 2 people | $22,100 | $36,800 | $58,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,400 | $66,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,000 | $73,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,400 | $85,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,050 | $91,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,750 | $97,200 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA runs from $32,200 for a single person up to $60,750 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $97,200 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 3 counties (Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Wyoming 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 Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $46,000, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $46,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $73,600 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,200, and for the deepest assistance under $19,350.
Counties covered: Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Wyoming 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.