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St. John Island, VI Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for St. John Island, VI (area median income $81,500). 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.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$25,150$41,900$67,050
2 people$28,750$47,900$76,600
3 people$32,350$53,900$86,200
4 people$35,900$59,850$95,750
5 people$38,800$64,650$103,450
6 people$41,650$69,450$111,100
7 people$44,550$74,250$118,750
8 people$47,400$79,050$126,400

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in St. John Island, VI runs from $41,900 for a single person up to $79,050 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $126,400 for a household of eight. These limits apply to St. John.

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 St. John Island, VI generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $59,850, and for the deepest assistance under $35,900.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in St. John Island, VI?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $59,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $35,900 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $95,750 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in St. John Island, VI?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $41,900, and for the deepest assistance under $25,150.

Counties covered: St. John.

Nearby Virgin Islands income-limit areas

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.