Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $113,900). 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.
Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $113,900 ranks #2 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 | $21,550 | $35,900 | $57,400 |
| 2 people | $24,600 | $41,000 | $65,600 |
| 3 people | $27,700 | $46,100 | $73,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,250 | $82,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,350 | $88,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,450 | $95,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,550 | $101,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,650 | $108,250 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $35,900 for a single person up to $67,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $108,250 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $51,250, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $51,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $82,000 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $35,900, and for the deepest assistance under $21,550.
Counties covered: Lancaster 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.