Charlottesville, VA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Charlottesville, VA MSA (area median income $139,800). 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.
Charlottesville, VA MSA’s area median income of $139,800 ranks #1 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 | $29,050 | $48,450 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,200 | $55,350 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,350 | $62,250 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,500 | $69,150 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $44,850 | $74,700 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $48,150 | $80,250 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,500 | $85,750 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $91,300 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Charlottesville, VA MSA runs from $48,450 for a single person up to $91,300 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $141,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 5 counties (Albemarle County, Fluvanna County, Greene County, Nelson County, and more).
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 Charlottesville, VA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $69,150, and for the deepest assistance under $41,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Charlottesville, VA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $69,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $41,500 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Charlottesville, VA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $48,450, and for the deepest assistance under $29,050.
Counties covered: Albemarle County, Fluvanna County, Greene County, Nelson County, Charlottesville 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.