Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $137,700). 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.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,950 | $48,200 | $75,550 |
| 2 people | $33,050 | $55,100 | $86,350 |
| 3 people | $37,200 | $62,000 | $97,150 |
| 4 people | $41,300 | $68,850 | $107,900 |
| 5 people | $44,650 | $74,400 | $116,550 |
| 6 people | $47,950 | $79,900 | $125,200 |
| 7 people | $51,250 | $85,400 | $133,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $90,900 | $142,450 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $48,200 for a single person up to $90,900 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $142,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Newport 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 Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $68,850, and for the deepest assistance under $41,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $68,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $41,300 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $107,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Newport-Middleton-Portsmouth, RI HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $48,200, and for the deepest assistance under $28,950.
Counties covered: Newport 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.