Arecibo, PR MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Arecibo, PR MSA (area median income $32,700). 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.
Arecibo, PR MSA’s area median income of $32,700 ranks #4 of 15 HUD income-limit areas in Puerto Rico, where area medians range from $26,300 to $41,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $11,450 | $11,450 | $18,350 |
| 2 people | $13,100 | $13,100 | $20,950 |
| 3 people | $14,750 | $14,750 | $23,550 |
| 4 people | $16,350 | $16,350 | $26,150 |
| 5 people | $17,700 | $17,700 | $28,250 |
| 6 people | $19,000 | $19,000 | $30,350 |
| 7 people | $20,300 | $20,300 | $32,450 |
| 8 people | $21,600 | $21,600 | $34,550 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Arecibo, PR MSA runs from $11,450 for a single person up to $21,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $34,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 4 counties (Arecibo Municipio, Camuy Municipio, Hatillo Municipio, Quebradillas Municipio).
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 Arecibo, PR MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $16,350, and for the deepest assistance under $16,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Arecibo, PR MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $16,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $16,350 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $26,150 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Arecibo, PR MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $11,450, and for the deepest assistance under $11,450.
Counties covered: Arecibo Municipio, Camuy Municipio, Hatillo Municipio, Quebradillas Municipio.
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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.