Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $126,100). 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.
Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $126,100 ranks #4 of 25 HUD income-limit areas in Utah, where area medians range from $60,800 to $167,700.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,500 | $44,150 | $70,650 |
| 2 people | $30,300 | $50,450 | $80,750 |
| 3 people | $34,100 | $56,750 | $90,850 |
| 4 people | $37,850 | $63,050 | $100,900 |
| 5 people | $40,900 | $68,100 | $109,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $73,150 | $117,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $78,200 | $125,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $83,250 | $133,200 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $44,150 for a single person up to $83,250 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $133,200 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $63,050, and for the deepest assistance under $37,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $63,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $37,850 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $100,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Salt Lake City, UT HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $44,150, and for the deepest assistance under $26,500.
Counties covered: Salt Lake County.
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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.