Lewis County, WV Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Lewis County, WV (area median income $81,600). 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.
Lewis County, WV’s area median income of $81,600 ranks #12 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 | $17,150 | $28,600 | $45,750 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,650 | $52,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,750 | $58,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $40,800 | $65,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $44,100 | $70,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $47,350 | $75,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $50,600 | $81,000 |
| 8 people | $53,900 | $53,900 | $86,200 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Lewis County, WV runs from $28,600 for a single person up to $53,900 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $86,200 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Lewis 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 Lewis County, WV generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $40,800, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Lewis County, WV?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $40,800 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $65,300 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Lewis County, WV?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $28,600, and for the deepest assistance under $17,150.
Counties covered: Lewis 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.