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Martinsburg, WV HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Martinsburg, WV HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $96,400). 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.

Martinsburg, WV HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $96,400 ranks #4 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$20,250$33,750$54,000
2 people$23,150$38,600$61,700
3 people$27,320$43,400$69,400
4 people$33,000$48,200$77,100
5 people$38,680$52,100$83,300
6 people$44,360$55,950$89,450
7 people$50,040$59,800$95,650
8 people$55,720$63,650$101,800

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Martinsburg, WV HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $33,750 for a single person up to $63,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $101,800 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Berkeley 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 Martinsburg, WV HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $48,200, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $48,200 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $77,100 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $33,750, and for the deepest assistance under $20,250.

Counties covered: Berkeley 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.