Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area (area median income $27,900). 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.
Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area’s area median income of $27,900 ranks #13 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 | $9,800 | $9,800 | $15,650 |
| 2 people | $11,200 | $11,200 | $17,850 |
| 3 people | $12,600 | $12,600 | $20,100 |
| 4 people | $13,950 | $13,950 | $22,300 |
| 5 people | $15,100 | $15,100 | $24,100 |
| 6 people | $16,200 | $16,200 | $25,900 |
| 7 people | $17,300 | $17,300 | $27,700 |
| 8 people | $18,450 | $18,450 | $29,450 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area runs from $9,800 for a single person up to $18,450 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $29,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 8 counties (Coamo Municipio, Culebra Municipio, Guánica Municipio, Jayuya Municipio, and more).
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 Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $13,950, and for the deepest assistance under $13,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $13,950 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $13,950 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $22,300 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $9,800, and for the deepest assistance under $9,800.
Counties covered: Coamo Municipio, Culebra Municipio, Guánica Municipio, Jayuya Municipio, Maricao Municipio, Salinas Municipio, Santa Isabel Municipio, Vieques 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.