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St. Thomas Island, VI Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for St. Thomas Island, VI (area median income $69,600). 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$18,550$30,900$49,400
2 people$21,200$35,300$56,450
3 people$23,850$39,700$63,550
4 people$26,450$44,100$70,550
5 people$28,600$47,650$76,200
6 people$30,700$51,200$81,850
7 people$32,800$54,700$87,500
8 people$34,950$58,250$93,150

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in St. Thomas Island, VI runs from $30,900 for a single person up to $58,250 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $93,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to St. Thomas.

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. Thomas Island, VI generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $44,100, and for the deepest assistance under $26,450.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $44,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $26,450 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $70,550 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $30,900, and for the deepest assistance under $18,550.

Counties covered: St. Thomas.

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.