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Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $128,400). 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.

Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $128,400 ranks #1 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$26,950$44,950$71,900
2 people$30,800$51,400$82,200
3 people$34,650$57,800$92,450
4 people$38,500$64,200$102,700
5 people$41,600$69,350$110,950
6 people$44,700$74,500$119,150
7 people$50,040$79,650$127,350
8 people$55,720$84,750$135,600

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $44,950 for a single person up to $84,750 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $135,600 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $64,200, and for the deepest assistance under $38,500.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $64,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $38,500 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $102,700 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $44,950, and for the deepest assistance under $26,950.

Counties covered: Jefferson 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.