Hickman County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Hickman County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $78,900). 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.
Hickman County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $78,900 ranks #28 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 | $16,600 | $27,650 | $44,200 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,600 | $50,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,550 | $56,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,450 | $63,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,650 | $68,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,800 | $73,200 |
| 7 people | $48,950 | $48,950 | $78,250 |
| 8 people | $52,100 | $52,100 | $83,300 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Hickman County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $27,650 for a single person up to $52,100 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $83,300 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Hickman 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 Hickman County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $39,450, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Hickman County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $39,450 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $63,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Hickman County, TN HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $27,650, and for the deepest assistance under $16,600.
Counties covered: Hickman 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.