San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $41,400). 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.
San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $41,400 ranks #2 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 | $14,500 | $14,500 | $23,200 |
| 2 people | $16,600 | $16,600 | $26,500 |
| 3 people | $18,650 | $18,650 | $29,800 |
| 4 people | $20,700 | $20,700 | $33,100 |
| 5 people | $22,400 | $22,400 | $35,750 |
| 6 people | $24,050 | $24,050 | $38,400 |
| 7 people | $25,700 | $25,700 | $41,050 |
| 8 people | $27,350 | $27,350 | $43,700 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $14,500 for a single person up to $27,350 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $43,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 28 counties (Aguas Buenas Municipio, Barceloneta Municipio, Bayamón Municipio, Canóvanas 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 San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $20,700, and for the deepest assistance under $20,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $20,700 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $20,700 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $33,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $14,500, and for the deepest assistance under $14,500.
Counties covered: Aguas Buenas Municipio, Barceloneta Municipio, Bayamón Municipio, Canóvanas Municipio, Carolina Municipio, Cataño Municipio, Comerío Municipio, Corozal Municipio, Dorado Municipio, Florida Municipio, Guaynabo Municipio, Humacao Municipio, Juncos Municipio, Las Piedras Municipio, Loíza Municipio, Manatí Municipio, Maunabo Municipio, Morovis Municipio, Naguabo Municipio, Naranjito Municipio, Río Grande Municipio, San Juan Municipio, Toa Alta Municipio, Toa Baja Municipio, Trujillo Alto Municipio, Vega Alta Municipio, Vega Baja Municipio, Yabucoa 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.