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Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $90,900). 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.

Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $90,900 ranks #57 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$18,850$31,400$50,200
2 people$21,640$35,850$57,400
3 people$27,320$40,350$64,550
4 people$33,000$44,800$71,700
5 people$38,680$48,400$77,450
6 people$44,360$52,000$83,200
7 people$50,040$55,600$88,900
8 people$55,720$59,150$94,650

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $31,400 for a single person up to $59,150 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $94,650 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Crosby County, Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $44,800, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $44,800 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $71,700 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $31,400, and for the deepest assistance under $18,850.

Counties covered: Crosby County, Lubbock 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.