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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Maryland?

$166,100/yr↑ 1.3%vs 2025 ($163,900)

Highest county median income in Maryland. HUD Income Limits (AMI) across 24 counties.

Median Income in Maryland and Neighbouring States

Pennsylvania: $122,700West Virginia: $128,400Delaware: $122,700District of Columbia: $166,100Maryland: $166,100Virginia: $166,100$122,700$128,400$122,700$166,100$166,100$166,100

Median Income by County

Washington County, MD: $105,100Allegany County, MD: $72,700Caroline County, MD: $88,800Wicomico County, MD: $104,700St. Mary's County, MD: $154,400Carroll County, MD: $134,000Dorchester County, MD: $87,300Garrett County, MD: $88,300Kent County, MD: $112,000Montgomery County, MD: $166,100Talbot County, MD: $117,500Baltimore city, MD: $134,000Cecil County, MD: $122,700Howard County, MD: $134,000Calvert County, MD: $149,900Queen Anne's County, MD: $134,000Charles County, MD: $166,100Somerset County, MD: $89,800Worcester County, MD: $111,100Anne Arundel County, MD: $134,000Harford County, MD: $134,000Baltimore County, MD: $134,000Frederick County, MD: $166,100Prince George's County, MD: $166,100

How Maryland Compares to Other States

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

Higher median income than 94% of states · 4th of 52

Lowest: Oklahoma($99,100)
Highest: California($205,500)
#StateValue
1California$205,500
2New Mexico$182,500
3Utah$167,700
4Maryland(you are here)$166,100
… 45 more …
50Oklahoma$99,100
51Mississippi$98,100
52Puerto Rico$41,400

Highest & Lowest Median Income by County

#CountyValue
1Charles County$166,100
2Frederick County$166,100
3Montgomery County$166,100
22Garrett County$88,300
23Dorchester County$87,300
24Allegany County$72,700

The HUD Income Limits for 2026 in Maryland 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)
Allegany County, MD$76,000
Anne Arundel County, MD$106,800
Baltimore city, MD$106,800
Baltimore County, MD$106,800
Calvert County, MD$106,800
Caroline County, MD$76,000
Carroll County, MD$106,800
Cecil County, MD$98,150
Charles County, MD$106,800
Dorchester County, MD$76,000
Frederick County, MD$106,800
Garrett County, MD$76,000
Harford County, MD$106,800
Howard County, MD$106,800
Kent County, MD$89,600
Montgomery County, MD$106,800
Prince George's County, MD$106,800
Queen Anne's County, MD$106,800
Somerset County, MD$76,000
St. Mary's County, MD$106,800
Talbot County, MD$94,000
Washington County, MD$82,400
Wicomico County, MD$82,400
Worcester County, MD$88,900

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Frequently asked questions

What are the HUD Income Limits in Maryland for 2026?

HUD Income Limits in Maryland for 2026 vary by county. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household across Maryland's 24 counties spans from $33,000 to $49,850/year. Select a county above for the full household-size breakdown.

When are Income Limits updated in Maryland?

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.