Fayette County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Fayette County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $72,500). 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.
Fayette County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $72,500 ranks #26 of 45 HUD income-limit areas in West Virginia, where area medians range from $42,100 to $128,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $26,300 | $42,100 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $30,050 | $48,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,800 | $54,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,550 | $60,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,600 | $64,950 |
| 6 people | $43,600 | $43,600 | $69,750 |
| 7 people | $46,600 | $46,600 | $74,550 |
| 8 people | $49,600 | $49,600 | $79,350 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Fayette County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $26,300 for a single person up to $49,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $79,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Fayette 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 Fayette County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $37,550, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Fayette County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $37,550 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $60,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Fayette County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $26,300, and for the deepest assistance under $15,960.
Counties covered: Fayette 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.