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Susquehanna County, PA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Susquehanna County, PA (area median income $88,300). 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.

Susquehanna County, PA’s area median income of $88,300 ranks #23 of 51 HUD income-limit areas in Pennsylvania, where area medians range from $68,000 to $118,300.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$18,550$30,950$49,500
2 people$21,640$35,350$56,550
3 people$27,320$39,750$63,600
4 people$33,000$44,150$70,650
5 people$38,680$47,700$76,350
6 people$44,360$51,250$82,000
7 people$50,040$54,750$87,650
8 people$55,720$58,300$93,300

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Susquehanna County, PA runs from $30,950 for a single person up to $58,300 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $93,300 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna County, PA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $44,150, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Susquehanna County, PA?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $44,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $70,650 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Susquehanna County, PA?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $30,950, and for the deepest assistance under $18,550.

Counties covered: Susquehanna 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.