HUD Open Data · 2026
What Are the Income Limits in Clarke County, Georgia?
Athens-Clarke County, GA metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Athens-Clarke County, GA
The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Clarke County, Georgia (Athens-Clarke County, GA area) show a median income of $100,100 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $33,000, 50% AMI is $50,050, and 80% AMI is $80,100. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.
Median Income in Clarke County, GA and Neighbouring Counties
Income Limits by Household Size
| Household Size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,050 | $35,050 | $56,100 |
| 2 | $24,050 | $40,050 | $64,100 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $45,050 | $72,100 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $50,050 | $80,100 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $54,100 | $86,550 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $58,100 | $92,950 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $62,100 | $99,350 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $66,100 | $105,750 |
How does Clarke County, GA compare?
Median income ranked against all counties in Georgia.
Higher income limits than 80% of counties in Georgia · 33th of 159
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas County | $117,800 |
| 1 | Cobb County | $117,800 |
| 1 | Clayton County | $117,800 |
| … 29 more … | ||
| 33 | Clarke County(you are here) | $100,100 |
| … 123 more … | ||
| 157 | Sumter County | $52,800 |
| 158 | Jeff Davis County | $51,500 |
| 159 | Randolph County | $43,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Income Limits in Clarke County, Georgia for 2026?
The area median income in Clarke County, Georgia is $100,100 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Athens-Clarke County, GA area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $33,000 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $50,050 at 50% (very low income), and $80,100 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 Clarke County, Georgia?
HUD puts the area median income for Clarke County, Georgia at $100,100 a year in 2026.
What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Clarke County, Georgia?
For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Clarke County, Georgia is $64,100 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $40,050, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $24,050. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.
How do income limits in Clarke County change with household size?
HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Clarke County, the limit is $56,100 for a 1-person household, $64,100 for 2 people, $80,100 for 4 people, and $105,750 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 Clarke 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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