HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Washington?

$164,400/yr↑ 4.6%vs 2025 ($157,100)

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

Median Income in Washington and Neighbouring States

Median Income by County

How Washington Compares to Other States

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

Higher median income than 85% of states · 9th of 52

Lowest: Oklahoma($99,100)

Highest: California($205,500)

#	State	Value
1	California	$205,500
2	New Mexico	$182,500
3	Utah	$167,700
… 5 more …
9	Washington(you are here)	$164,400
… 40 more …
50	Oklahoma	$99,100
51	Mississippi	$98,100
52	Puerto Rico	$41,400

Highest & Lowest Median Income by County

#	County	Value
1	King County	$164,400
2	Snohomish County	$164,400
3	Kitsap County	$129,600
37	Wahkiakum County	$78,800
38	Grant County	$78,000
39	Adams County	$77,300

The HUD Income Limits for 2026 in Washington 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.

County	Median Income	30% AMI (4HH)	50% AMI (4HH)	80% AMI (4HH)
Adams County, WA	$77,300	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Asotin County, WA	$102,900	$33,000	$47,900	$76,650
Benton County, WA	$105,400	$33,000	$52,700	$84,300
Chelan County, WA	$99,100	$33,000	$49,550	$79,300
Clallam County, WA	$98,900	$33,000	$49,450	$79,100
Clark County, WA	$128,300	$38,500	$64,150	$102,650
Columbia County, WA	$102,200	$33,000	$51,100	$81,750
Cowlitz County, WA	$106,700	$33,000	$52,100	$83,350
Douglas County, WA	$99,100	$33,000	$49,550	$79,300
Ferry County, WA	$80,400	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Franklin County, WA	$105,400	$33,000	$52,700	$84,300
Garfield County, WA	$91,200	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Grant County, WA	$78,000	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Grays Harbor County, WA	$84,200	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Island County, WA	$107,200	$33,000	$53,600	$85,750
Jefferson County, WA	$107,000	$33,000	$53,500	$85,600
King County, WA	$164,400	$49,300	$82,200	$116,650
Kitsap County, WA	$129,600	$38,900	$64,800	$103,700
Kittitas County, WA	$107,400	$33,000	$53,700	$85,900
Klickitat County, WA	$88,900	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Lewis County, WA	$107,300	$33,000	$52,100	$83,350
Lincoln County, WA	$92,100	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Mason County, WA	$107,600	$33,000	$53,800	$86,100
Okanogan County, WA	$80,800	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Pacific County, WA	$87,700	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Pend Oreille County, WA	$86,700	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Pierce County, WA	$127,300	$38,200	$63,650	$101,850
San Juan County, WA	$113,100	$33,950	$56,550	$90,500
Skagit County, WA	$120,200	$36,050	$60,100	$96,150
Skamania County, WA	$128,300	$38,500	$64,150	$102,650
Snohomish County, WA	$164,400	$49,300	$82,200	$116,650
Spokane County, WA	$110,500	$33,150	$55,250	$88,400
Stevens County, WA	$87,700	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Thurston County, WA	$122,800	$36,850	$61,400	$98,250
Wahkiakum County, WA	$78,800	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600
Walla Walla County, WA	$102,300	$33,000	$51,150	$81,850
Whatcom County, WA	$123,300	$35,750	$59,600	$95,350
Whitman County, WA	$103,100	$33,000	$51,550	$82,500
Yakima County, WA	$88,600	$33,000	$48,500	$77,600

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Frequently asked questions

What are the HUD Income Limits in Washington for 2026?

HUD Income Limits in Washington for 2026 vary by county. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household across Washington's 39 counties spans from $33,000 to $49,300/year. Select a county above for the full household-size breakdown.

When are Income Limits updated in Washington?

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.