Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $67,400). 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.
Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $67,400 ranks #25 of 36 HUD income-limit areas in South Carolina, where area medians range from $51,500 to $117,500.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $26,150 | $41,800 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,850 | $47,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,600 | $53,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,300 | $64,500 |
| 6 people | $43,300 | $43,300 | $69,300 |
| 7 people | $46,300 | $46,300 | $74,050 |
| 8 people | $49,250 | $49,250 | $78,850 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $26,150 for a single person up to $49,250 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $78,850 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Chester 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 Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $37,300, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $37,300 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $59,700 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Chester County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $26,150, and for the deepest assistance under $15,960.
Counties covered: Chester 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.