Caroline County, VA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Caroline County, VA (area median income $102,900). 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.
Caroline County, VA’s area median income of $102,900 ranks #11 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 | $21,600 | $36,050 | $57,650 |
| 2 people | $24,700 | $41,200 | $65,850 |
| 3 people | $27,800 | $46,350 | $74,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,450 | $82,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,600 | $88,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,700 | $95,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,800 | $102,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $67,950 | $108,650 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Caroline County, VA runs from $36,050 for a single person up to $67,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $108,650 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Caroline 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 Caroline County, VA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $51,450, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Caroline County, VA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $51,450 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $82,300 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Caroline County, VA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $36,050, and for the deepest assistance under $21,600.
Counties covered: Caroline 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.