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Sherman-Denison, TX MSA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Sherman-Denison, TX MSA (area median income $95,300). 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.

Sherman-Denison, TX MSA’s area median income of $95,300 ranks #43 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$20,050$33,400$53,400
2 people$22,900$38,150$61,000
3 people$27,320$42,900$68,650
4 people$33,000$47,650$76,250
5 people$38,680$51,500$82,350
6 people$44,360$55,300$88,450
7 people$50,040$59,100$94,550
8 people$55,720$62,900$100,650

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Sherman-Denison, TX MSA runs from $33,400 for a single person up to $62,900 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $100,650 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Grayson 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 Sherman-Denison, TX MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $47,650, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Sherman-Denison, TX MSA?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $47,650 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $76,250 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Sherman-Denison, TX MSA?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $33,400, and for the deepest assistance under $20,050.

Counties covered: Grayson 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.