Harrisonburg, VA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Harrisonburg, VA MSA (area median income $97,700). 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.
Harrisonburg, VA MSA’s area median income of $97,700 ranks #16 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 | $20,550 | $34,200 | $54,750 |
| 2 people | $23,450 | $39,100 | $62,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,000 | $70,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,850 | $78,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,800 | $84,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,700 | $90,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,600 | $96,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Harrisonburg, VA MSA runs from $34,200 for a single person up to $64,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $103,200 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Rockingham County, Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg, VA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $48,850, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Harrisonburg, VA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $48,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $78,150 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Harrisonburg, VA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $34,200, and for the deepest assistance under $20,550.
Counties covered: Rockingham County, Harrisonburg 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.