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Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA MSA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA MSA (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.

Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA MSA’s area median income of $98,500 ranks #15 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$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 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA MSA 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 3 counties (Augusta County, Staunton city, Waynesboro 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 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA MSA 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 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA MSA?

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 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA MSA?

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: Augusta County, Staunton city, Waynesboro city.

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.