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Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $113,000). 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.

Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $113,000 ranks #3 of 36 HUD income-limit areas in South Carolina, where area medians range from $51,500 to $117,500.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$23,750$39,550$63,300
2 people$27,150$45,200$72,350
3 people$30,550$50,850$81,400
4 people$33,900$56,500$90,400
5 people$38,680$61,050$97,650
6 people$44,360$65,550$104,900
7 people$50,040$70,100$112,100
8 people$55,720$74,600$119,350

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $39,550 for a single person up to $74,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $119,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Beaufort 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 Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $56,500, and for the deepest assistance under $33,900.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $56,500 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,900 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $90,400 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,550, and for the deepest assistance under $23,750.

Counties covered: Beaufort County.

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.