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Hemphill County, TX Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Hemphill County, TX (area median income $119,400). 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.

Hemphill County, TX’s area median income of $119,400 ranks #6 of 214 HUD income-limit areas in Texas, where area medians range from $38,700 to $144,200.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$24,050$40,000$64,050
2 people$27,450$45,750$73,200
3 people$30,900$51,450$82,350
4 people$34,300$57,200$91,500
5 people$38,680$61,800$98,850
6 people$44,360$66,350$106,150
7 people$50,040$70,950$113,500
8 people$55,720$75,500$120,800

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Hemphill County, TX runs from $40,000 for a single person up to $75,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $120,800 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Hemphill 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 Hemphill County, TX generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,200, and for the deepest assistance under $34,300.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Hemphill County, TX?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,300 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $91,500 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Hemphill County, TX?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,000, and for the deepest assistance under $24,050.

Counties covered: Hemphill County.

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.