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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Boyd County, Kentucky?

$83,300/yr 6%vs 2025 ($78,600)

Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, KY

The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Boyd County, Kentucky (Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH area) show a median income of $83,300 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $33,000, 50% AMI is $41,650, and 80% AMI is $66,650. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

Median Income in Boyd County, KY and Neighbouring Counties

Lawrence: $69,100Boyd County: $83,300LawrenceWayneGreenup: $83,300Carter: $71,500$69,100$83,300$83,300$71,500

Income Limits by Household Size

Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI
1$17,500$29,200$46,700
2$21,640$33,350$53,350
3$27,320$37,500$60,000
4$33,000$41,650$66,650
5$38,680$45,000$72,000
6$44,360$48,350$77,350
7$50,040$51,650$82,650
8$55,000$55,000$88,000

How does Boyd County, KY compare?

Median income ranked against all counties in Kentucky.

Higher income limits than 66% of counties in Kentucky · 41th of 119

Lowest: McCreary County($44,800)
Highest: Gallatin County($109,900)
#CountyValue
1Gallatin County$109,900
1Pendleton County$109,900
1Boone County$109,900
… 37 more …
41Boyd County(you are here)$83,300
… 75 more …
117McCreary County$44,800
118Magoffin County$41,200
119Wolfe County$39,000

Frequently asked questions

What are the Income Limits in Boyd County, Kentucky for 2026?

The area median income in Boyd County, Kentucky is $83,300 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $33,000 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $41,650 at 50% (very low income), and $66,650 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 Boyd County, Kentucky?

HUD puts the area median income for Boyd County, Kentucky at $83,300 a year in 2026.

What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Boyd County, Kentucky?

For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Boyd County, Kentucky is $53,350 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $33,350, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $21,640. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.

How do income limits in Boyd County change with household size?

HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Boyd County, the limit is $46,700 for a 1-person household, $53,350 for 2 people, $66,650 for 4 people, and $88,000 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 Boyd 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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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.