Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $116,100). 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.
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $116,100 ranks #1 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 | $24,400 | $40,650 | $65,050 |
| 2 people | $27,900 | $46,450 | $74,350 |
| 3 people | $31,400 | $52,250 | $83,650 |
| 4 people | $34,850 | $58,050 | $92,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $62,700 | $100,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $67,350 | $107,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $72,000 | $115,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $76,650 | $122,650 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $40,650 for a single person up to $76,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $122,650 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 10 counties (Cannon County, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $58,050, and for the deepest assistance under $34,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $58,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,850 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $92,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,650, and for the deepest assistance under $24,400.
Counties covered: Cannon County, Cheatham County, Davidson County, Dickson County, Robertson County, Rutherford County, Sumner County, Trousdale County, Williamson County, Wilson 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.