Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA (area median income $105,400). 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.
Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA’s area median income of $105,400 ranks #15 of 33 HUD income-limit areas in Washington, where area medians range from $77,300 to $164,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,150 | $36,900 | $59,050 |
| 2 people | $25,300 | $42,200 | $67,450 |
| 3 people | $28,450 | $47,450 | $75,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,700 | $84,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,950 | $91,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,150 | $97,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,350 | $104,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,600 | $111,300 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA runs from $36,900 for a single person up to $69,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $111,300 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Benton County, Franklin 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 Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $52,700, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $52,700 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $84,300 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $36,900, and for the deepest assistance under $22,150.
Counties covered: Benton County, Franklin County.
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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.