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McCormick County, SC Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for McCormick County, SC (area median income $83,800). 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.

McCormick County, SC’s area median income of $83,800 ranks #12 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$17,650$29,350$46,950
2 people$21,640$33,550$53,650
3 people$27,320$37,750$60,350
4 people$33,000$41,900$67,050
5 people$38,680$45,300$72,450
6 people$44,360$48,650$77,800
7 people$50,040$52,000$83,150
8 people$55,350$55,350$88,550

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in McCormick County, SC runs from $29,350 for a single person up to $55,350 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $88,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to McCormick 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 McCormick County, SC generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $41,900, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in McCormick County, SC?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $41,900 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $67,050 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in McCormick County, SC?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $29,350, and for the deepest assistance under $17,650.

Counties covered: McCormick 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.