Roanoke, VA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Roanoke, VA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $98,500). 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.
Roanoke, VA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $98,500 ranks #14 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 | $20,700 | $34,500 | $55,200 |
| 2 people | $23,650 | $39,400 | $63,050 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,350 | $70,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,250 | $78,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,200 | $85,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,150 | $91,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,100 | $97,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,050 | $104,050 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Roanoke, VA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $34,500 for a single person up to $65,050 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $104,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 5 counties (Botetourt County, Craig County, Roanoke County, Roanoke city, 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 Roanoke, VA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $49,250, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Roanoke, VA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $49,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $78,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Roanoke, VA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $34,500, and for the deepest assistance under $20,700.
Counties covered: Botetourt County, Craig County, Roanoke County, Roanoke city, Salem 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.