Washington County, TX Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Washington County, TX (area median income $101,600). 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.
Washington County, TX’s area median income of $101,600 ranks #21 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 | $21,350 | $35,600 | $56,950 |
| 2 people | $24,400 | $40,650 | $65,050 |
| 3 people | $27,450 | $45,750 | $73,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,800 | $81,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,900 | $87,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,950 | $94,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,000 | $100,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,100 | $107,350 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Washington County, TX runs from $35,600 for a single person up to $67,100 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $107,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Washington 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 Washington County, TX generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $50,800, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Washington County, TX?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $50,800 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $81,300 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Washington County, TX?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $35,600, and for the deepest assistance under $21,350.
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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.