Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $135,300). 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.
Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $135,300 ranks #1 of 62 HUD income-limit areas in Wisconsin, where area medians range from $74,100 to $135,300.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,450 | $47,400 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,500 | $54,150 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,550 | $60,900 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,600 | $67,650 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $43,850 | $73,100 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $47,100 | $78,500 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,350 | $83,900 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $89,300 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $47,400 for a single person up to $89,300 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $141,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Dane 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 Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $67,650, and for the deepest assistance under $40,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $67,650 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $40,600 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $47,400, and for the deepest assistance under $28,450.
Counties covered: Dane 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.