Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $110,300). 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.
Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $110,300 ranks #8 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 | $23,200 | $38,650 | $61,800 |
| 2 people | $26,500 | $44,150 | $70,600 |
| 3 people | $29,800 | $49,650 | $79,450 |
| 4 people | $33,100 | $55,150 | $88,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,600 | $95,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,000 | $102,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,400 | $109,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,800 | $116,500 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $38,650 for a single person up to $72,800 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $116,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 3 counties (Johnson County, Parker County, Tarrant 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 Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $55,150, and for the deepest assistance under $33,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $55,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,100 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $88,250 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,650, and for the deepest assistance under $23,200.
Counties covered: Johnson County, Parker County, Tarrant 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.