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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Rhode Island?

$137,700/yr 1.3%vs 2025 ($139,500)

Highest county median income in Rhode Island. HUD Income Limits (AMI) across 39 counties.

Median Income in Rhode Island and Neighbouring States

Connecticut: $156,800Rhode Island: $137,700$156,800$137,700

Median Income by County

Newport County, RI: $112,100Kent County, RI: $112,100Providence County, RI: $112,100Washington County, RI: $129,000Bristol County, RI: $112,100

How Rhode Island Compares to Other States

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

Higher median income than 64% of states · 20th of 52

Lowest: Oklahoma($99,100)
Highest: California($205,500)
#StateValue
1California$205,500
2New Mexico$182,500
3Utah$167,700
… 16 more …
20Rhode Island(you are here)$137,700
… 29 more …
50Oklahoma$99,100
51Mississippi$98,100
52Puerto Rico$41,400

Highest & Lowest Median Income by County

#CountyValue
1Newport County$137,700
2Newport County$137,700
3Newport County$137,700
37Washington County$112,100
38Washington County$112,100
39Washington County$112,100

The HUD Income Limits for 2026 in Rhode Island 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)
Bristol County, RI$89,700
Bristol County, RI$89,700
Bristol County, RI$89,700
Kent County, RI$89,700
Kent County, RI$89,700
Kent County, RI$89,700
Kent County, RI$89,700
Kent County, RI$89,700
Newport County, RI$107,900
Newport County, RI$89,700
Newport County, RI$107,900
Newport County, RI$89,700
Newport County, RI$89,700
Newport County, RI$107,900
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Providence County, RI$89,700
Washington County, RI$89,700
Washington County, RI$89,700
Washington County, RI$89,700
Washington County, RI$103,200
Washington County, RI$89,700
Washington County, RI$103,200
Washington County, RI$89,700
Washington County, RI$89,700
Washington County, RI$103,200

Frequently asked questions

What are the HUD Income Limits in Rhode Island for 2026?

HUD Income Limits in Rhode Island for 2026 vary by county. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household across Rhode Island's 39 counties spans from $33,650 to $41,300/year. Select a county above for the full household-size breakdown.

When are Income Limits updated in Rhode Island?

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.