Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $92,400). 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.
Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $92,400 ranks #7 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 | $19,400 | $32,350 | $51,750 |
| 2 people | $22,200 | $37,000 | $59,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,600 | $66,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,200 | $73,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,900 | $79,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,600 | $85,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,300 | $91,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,000 | $97,550 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $32,350 for a single person up to $61,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $97,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 5 counties (Calhoun County, Fairfield County, Lexington County, Richland County, 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 Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $46,200, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $46,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $73,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,350, and for the deepest assistance under $19,400.
Counties covered: Calhoun County, Fairfield County, Lexington County, Richland County, Saluda 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.