Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $104,000). 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.
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $104,000 ranks #20 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 | $21,850 | $36,400 | $58,250 |
| 2 people | $25,000 | $41,600 | $66,600 |
| 3 people | $28,100 | $46,800 | $74,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,000 | $83,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,350 | $96,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $36,400 for a single person up to $68,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $109,850 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 7 counties (Chambers County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Harris 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 Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $52,000, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $52,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $83,200 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $36,400, and for the deepest assistance under $21,850.
Counties covered: Chambers County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County, Harris County, Liberty County, Montgomery County, Waller 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.