Mayagüez, PR HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Mayagüez, PR HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $27,300). 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.
Mayagüez, PR HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $27,300 ranks #14 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 | $11,150 | $11,150 | $17,850 |
| 2 people | $12,750 | $12,750 | $20,400 |
| 3 people | $14,350 | $14,350 | $22,950 |
| 4 people | $15,900 | $15,900 | $25,450 |
| 5 people | $17,200 | $17,200 | $27,500 |
| 6 people | $18,450 | $18,450 | $29,550 |
| 7 people | $19,750 | $19,750 | $31,600 |
| 8 people | $21,000 | $21,000 | $33,600 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Mayagüez, PR HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $11,150 for a single person up to $21,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $33,600 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Hormigueros Municipio, Mayagüez 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 Mayagüez, PR HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $15,900, and for the deepest assistance under $15,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Mayagüez, PR HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $15,900 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $15,900 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $25,450 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Mayagüez, PR HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $11,150, and for the deepest assistance under $11,150.
Counties covered: Hormigueros Municipio, Mayagüez 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.