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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Delaware?

$122,700/yr 2.8%vs 2025 ($119,400)

Highest county median income in Delaware. HUD Income Limits (AMI) across 3 counties.

Median Income in Delaware and Neighbouring States

New Jersey: $154,800Pennsylvania: $122,700Delaware: $122,700Maryland: $166,100$154,800$122,700$122,700$166,100

Median Income by County

New Castle County, DE: $122,700Kent County, DE: $112,100Sussex County, DE: $103,200

How Delaware Compares to Other States

Highest county median income ranked against all states with HUD income limit data.

Higher median income than 39% of states · 33th of 52

Lowest: Oklahoma($99,100)
Highest: California($205,500)
#StateValue
1California$205,500
2New Mexico$182,500
3Utah$167,700
… 29 more …
33Delaware(you are here)$122,700
… 16 more …
50Oklahoma$99,100
51Mississippi$98,100
52Puerto Rico$41,400

Highest & Lowest Median Income by County

#CountyValue
1New Castle County$122,700
2Kent County$112,100
3Sussex County$103,200
1New Castle County$122,700
2Kent County$112,100
3Sussex County$103,200

The HUD Income Limits for 2026 in Delaware are set at the county level. Select a county below to see the median income and 30/50/80% AMI bands for household sizes 1 through 8. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

County80% AMI (4HH)
Kent County, DE$86,200
New Castle County, DE$98,150
Sussex County, DE$82,550

Frequently asked questions

What are the HUD Income Limits in Delaware for 2026?

HUD Income Limits in Delaware for 2026 vary by county. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household across Delaware's 3 counties spans from $33,000 to $36,800/year. Select a county above for the full household-size breakdown.

When are Income Limits updated in Delaware?

HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.

How does HUD calculate Area Median Income?

HUD calculates Area Median Income using data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), adjusted for inflation using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. HUD then publishes income limits at 30%, 50%, and 80% of the adjusted median for each household size.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.