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Madison County, TX Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Madison County, TX (area median income $92,900). 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.

Madison County, TX’s area median income of $92,900 ranks #47 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$19,400$32,300$51,750
2 people$22,200$36,950$59,150
3 people$27,320$41,550$66,550
4 people$33,000$46,200$73,900
5 people$38,680$49,900$79,850
6 people$44,360$53,600$85,750
7 people$50,040$57,300$91,650
8 people$55,720$60,950$97,550

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Madison County, TX runs from $32,300 for a single person up to $60,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $97,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Madison 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 Madison County, TX generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $46,200, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $46,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $73,900 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,300, and for the deepest assistance under $19,400.

Counties covered: Madison 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.