Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $121,100). 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.
Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $121,100 ranks #5 of 214 HUD income-limit areas in Texas, where area medians range from $38,700 to $144,200.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,450 | $42,400 | $67,850 |
| 2 people | $29,100 | $48,450 | $77,550 |
| 3 people | $32,750 | $54,500 | $87,250 |
| 4 people | $36,350 | $60,550 | $96,900 |
| 5 people | $39,300 | $65,400 | $104,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,250 | $112,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,100 | $120,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $79,950 | $127,950 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $42,400 for a single person up to $79,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $127,950 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 7 counties (Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Ellis 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 Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $60,550, and for the deepest assistance under $36,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $60,550 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $36,350 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $96,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $42,400, and for the deepest assistance under $25,450.
Counties covered: Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Ellis County, Hunt County, Kaufman County, Rockwall 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.