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Shenandoah County, VA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Shenandoah County, VA (area median income $88,500). 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.

Shenandoah County, VA’s area median income of $88,500 ranks #25 of 61 HUD income-limit areas in Virginia, where area medians range from $54,400 to $139,800.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$18,600$31,000$49,600
2 people$21,640$35,400$56,650
3 people$27,320$39,850$63,750
4 people$33,000$44,250$70,800
5 people$38,680$47,800$76,500
6 people$44,360$51,350$82,150
7 people$50,040$54,900$87,800
8 people$55,720$58,450$93,500

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Shenandoah County, VA runs from $31,000 for a single person up to $58,450 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $93,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah County, VA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $44,250, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Shenandoah County, VA?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $44,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $70,800 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Shenandoah County, VA?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $31,000, and for the deepest assistance under $18,600.

Counties covered: Shenandoah County.

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.