Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $119,600). 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.
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $119,600 ranks #4 of 61 HUD income-limit areas in Virginia, where area medians range from $54,400 to $139,800.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,150 | $41,900 | $67,000 |
| 2 people | $28,750 | $47,850 | $76,600 |
| 3 people | $32,350 | $53,850 | $86,150 |
| 4 people | $35,900 | $59,800 | $95,700 |
| 5 people | $38,800 | $64,600 | $103,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $69,400 | $111,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $74,200 | $118,700 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $78,950 | $126,350 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $41,900 for a single person up to $78,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $126,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Montgomery County, Radford city).
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 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $59,800, and for the deepest assistance under $35,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $59,800 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $35,900 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $95,700 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $41,900, and for the deepest assistance under $25,150.
Counties covered: Montgomery County, Radford city.
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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.