HUD Open Data · 2026
What Are the Income Limits in Sussex County, New Jersey?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, NJ
The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Sussex County, New Jersey (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area) show a median income of $138,400 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $41,500, 50% AMI is $69,200, and 80% AMI is $106,800. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.
Median Income in Sussex County, NJ and Neighbouring Counties
Income Limits by Household Size
| Household Size | 30% AMI | 50% AMI | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,050 | $48,450 | $74,800 |
| 2 | $33,200 | $55,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 | $37,350 | $62,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 | $44,850 | $74,750 | $115,350 |
| 6 | $48,150 | $80,300 | $123,900 |
| 7 | $51,500 | $85,850 | $132,450 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $91,350 | $141,000 |
How does Sussex County, NJ compare?
Median income ranked against all counties in New Jersey.
Higher income limits than 62% of counties in New Jersey · 9th of 21
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesex County | $154,800 |
| 1 | Hunterdon County | $154,800 |
| 1 | Somerset County | $154,800 |
| … 5 more … | ||
| 9 | Sussex County(you are here) | $138,400 |
| … 9 more … | ||
| 19 | Hudson County | $110,100 |
| 20 | Atlantic County | $97,500 |
| 21 | Cumberland County | $89,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Income Limits in Sussex County, New Jersey for 2026?
The area median income in Sussex County, New Jersey is $138,400 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $41,500 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $69,200 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 Sussex County, New Jersey?
HUD puts the area median income for Sussex County, New Jersey at $138,400 a year in 2026.
What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Sussex County, New Jersey?
For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Sussex County, New Jersey is $85,450 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $55,400, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $33,200. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.
How do income limits in Sussex County change with household size?
HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Sussex 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 Sussex 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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