Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $164,400). 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.
Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $164,400 ranks #1 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 | $34,550 | $57,550 | $81,700 |
| 2 people | $39,450 | $65,800 | $93,350 |
| 3 people | $44,400 | $74,000 | $105,000 |
| 4 people | $49,300 | $82,200 | $116,650 |
| 5 people | $53,250 | $88,800 | $126,000 |
| 6 people | $57,200 | $95,400 | $135,350 |
| 7 people | $61,150 | $101,950 | $144,650 |
| 8 people | $65,100 | $108,550 | $154,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $57,550 for a single person up to $108,550 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $154,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (King County, Snohomish 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 Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $82,200, and for the deepest assistance under $49,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $82,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $49,300 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $116,650 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $57,550, and for the deepest assistance under $34,550.
Counties covered: King County, Snohomish 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.