Wayne County, PA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Wayne County, PA (area median income $84,800). 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.
Wayne County, PA’s area median income of $84,800 ranks #32 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 | $18,100 | $30,200 | $48,300 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,500 | $55,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,800 | $62,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,100 | $68,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,550 | $74,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $56,900 | $91,050 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Wayne County, PA runs from $30,200 for a single person up to $56,900 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $91,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Wayne 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 Wayne County, PA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $43,100, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Wayne County, PA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $43,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $68,950 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Wayne County, PA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $30,200, and for the deepest assistance under $18,100.
Counties covered: Wayne 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.