HUD Open Data · 2026
What Are the Income Limits in Palm Beach County, Florida?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Palm Beach County, Florida (Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area) show a median income of $107,600 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $38,550, 50% AMI is $64,250, and 80% AMI is $102,800. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.
Median Income in Palm Beach County, FL and Neighbouring Counties
Income Limits by Household Size
| Household Size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $27,000 | $45,000 | $71,950 |
| 2 | $30,850 | $51,400 | $82,250 |
| 3 | $34,700 | $57,850 | $92,550 |
| 4 | $38,550 | $64,250 | $102,800 |
| 5 | $41,650 | $69,400 | $111,050 |
| 6 | $44,750 | $74,550 | $119,250 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $79,700 | $127,500 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $84,850 | $135,700 |
How does Palm Beach County, FL compare?
Median income ranked against all counties in Florida.
Higher income limits than 87% of counties in Florida · 10th of 67
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe County | $129,600 |
| 2 | Collier County | $121,000 |
| 3 | Flagler County | $114,500 |
| … 6 more … | ||
| 10 | Palm Beach County(you are here) | $107,600 |
| … 54 more … | ||
| 65 | Dixie County | $60,400 |
| 66 | Hamilton County | $59,000 |
| 67 | Glades County | $58,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Income Limits in Palm Beach County, Florida for 2026?
The area median income in Palm Beach County, Florida is $107,600 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $38,550 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $64,250 at 50% (very low income), and $102,800 at 80% (low income). The full table by household size is above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, 2026 Income Limits.
What is the median income in Palm Beach County, Florida?
HUD puts the area median income for Palm Beach County, Florida at $107,600 a year in 2026.
What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Palm Beach County, Florida?
For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Palm Beach County, Florida is $82,250 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $51,400, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $30,850. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.
How do income limits in Palm Beach County change with household size?
HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Palm Beach County, the limit is $71,950 for a 1-person household, $82,250 for 2 people, $102,800 for 4 people, and $135,700 for 8 people. The table above lists every household size at 30%, 50%, and 80% AMI.
What do 30%/50%/80% AMI mean?
AMI stands for Area Median Income. 30% AMI means the income threshold is 30% of the area's median income. Households at or below 30% AMI are classified as extremely low income, 50% as very low income, and 80% as low income. These thresholds determine eligibility for federal housing programs like Section 8 vouchers and LIHTC properties.
When are Income Limits in Palm Beach County updated?
HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.
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