Northampton County, VA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Northampton County, VA (area median income $86,300). 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.
Northampton County, VA’s area median income of $86,300 ranks #31 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 | $18,150 | $30,250 | $48,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,550 | $55,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,850 | $62,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,150 | $69,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $46,650 | $74,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,100 | $80,100 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,550 | $85,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,000 | $91,150 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Northampton County, VA runs from $30,250 for a single person up to $57,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $91,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Northampton 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 Northampton County, VA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $43,150, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Northampton County, VA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $43,150 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $69,050 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Northampton County, VA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $30,250, and for the deepest assistance under $18,150.
Counties covered: Northampton 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.