DeKalb County, TN Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for DeKalb County, TN (area median income $70,400). 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.
DeKalb County, TN’s area median income of $70,400 ranks #50 of 69 HUD income-limit areas in Tennessee, where area medians range from $44,300 to $116,100.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,400 | $27,300 | $43,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,200 | $49,950 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,100 | $56,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,000 | $62,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,150 | $67,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,250 | $72,400 |
| 7 people | $48,400 | $48,400 | $77,400 |
| 8 people | $51,500 | $51,500 | $82,400 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in DeKalb County, TN runs from $27,300 for a single person up to $51,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $82,400 for a household of eight. These limits apply to DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, TN generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $39,000, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in DeKalb County, TN?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $39,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $62,400 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in DeKalb County, TN?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $27,300, and for the deepest assistance under $16,400.
Counties covered: DeKalb 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.