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Winkler County, TX Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Winkler County, TX (area median income $107,100). 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.

Winkler County, TX’s area median income of $107,100 ranks #13 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$20,550$34,250$54,800
2 people$23,500$39,150$62,650
3 people$27,320$44,050$70,500
4 people$33,000$48,950$78,300
5 people$38,680$52,900$84,550
6 people$44,360$56,800$90,850
7 people$50,040$60,650$97,100
8 people$55,720$64,600$103,400

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Winkler County, TX runs from $34,250 for a single person up to $64,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $103,400 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Winkler 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 Winkler County, TX generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $48,950, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $48,950 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $78,300 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $34,250, and for the deepest assistance under $20,550.

Counties covered: Winkler 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.