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Doddridge County, WV Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Doddridge County, WV (area median income $74,700). 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.

Doddridge County, WV’s area median income of $74,700 ranks #21 of 45 HUD income-limit areas in West Virginia, where area medians range from $42,100 to $128,400.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$16,850$28,100$44,950
2 people$21,640$32,150$51,350
3 people$27,320$36,100$57,750
4 people$33,000$40,100$64,150
5 people$38,680$43,350$69,300
6 people$44,360$46,550$74,450
7 people$49,750$49,750$79,550
8 people$53,000$53,000$84,700

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Doddridge County, WV runs from $28,100 for a single person up to $53,000 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $84,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Doddridge 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 Doddridge County, WV generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $40,100, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Doddridge County, WV?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $40,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $64,150 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Doddridge County, WV?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $28,100, and for the deepest assistance under $16,850.

Counties covered: Doddridge County.

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.