HUD Open Data · 2026
What Are the Income Limits in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?
Manchester-Nashua, NH metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Manchester-Nashua, NH
The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (Manchester-Nashua, NH area) show a median income of $147,600 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $44,300, 50% AMI is $73,800, and 80% AMI is $106,800. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.
Median Income in Hillsborough County, NH and Neighbouring Counties
Income Limits by Household Size
| Household Size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $31,050 | $51,700 | $74,800 |
| 2 | $35,450 | $59,050 | $85,450 |
| 3 | $39,900 | $66,450 | $96,150 |
| 4 | $44,300 | $73,800 | $106,800 |
| 5 | $47,850 | $79,750 | $115,350 |
| 6 | $51,400 | $85,650 | $123,900 |
| 7 | $54,950 | $91,550 | $132,450 |
| 8 | $58,500 | $97,450 | $141,000 |
How does Hillsborough County, NH compare?
Median income ranked against all counties in New Hampshire.
Higher income limits than 97% of counties in New Hampshire · 9th of 259
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockingham County | $164,600 |
| 1 | Rockingham County | $164,600 |
| 3 | Rockingham County | $154,100 |
| … 5 more … | ||
| 9 | Hillsborough County(you are here) | $147,600 |
| … 247 more … | ||
| 217 | Coos County | $87,700 |
| 217 | Coos County | $87,700 |
| 217 | Coos County | $87,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Income Limits in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire for 2026?
The area median income in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire is $147,600 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Manchester-Nashua, NH area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $44,300 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $73,800 at 50% (very low income), and $106,800 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 Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?
HUD puts the area median income for Hillsborough County, New Hampshire at $147,600 a year in 2026.
What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire?
For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire is $85,450 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $59,050, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $35,450. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.
How do income limits in Hillsborough County change with household size?
HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Hillsborough County, the limit is $74,800 for a 1-person household, $85,450 for 2 people, $106,800 for 4 people, and $141,000 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 Hillsborough 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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