Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA (area median income $122,800). 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.
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA’s area median income of $122,800 ranks #5 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 | $25,800 | $43,000 | $68,800 |
| 2 people | $29,500 | $49,150 | $78,600 |
| 3 people | $33,200 | $55,300 | $88,450 |
| 4 people | $36,850 | $61,400 | $98,250 |
| 5 people | $39,800 | $66,350 | $106,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,250 | $114,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,150 | $121,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,050 | $129,700 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA runs from $43,000 for a single person up to $81,050 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $129,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Thurston 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $61,400, and for the deepest assistance under $36,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $61,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $36,850 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $98,250 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $43,000, and for the deepest assistance under $25,800.
Counties covered: Thurston 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.