McDowell County, WV · FY2026 area median income $42,100 · effective May 1, 2026
Check whether a deal here pencils →| Unit | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $263 | $394 | $526 | $657 | $789 | $920 | $1,052 |
| 1BR | $281 | $422 | $563 | $704 | $845 | $986 | $1,127 |
| 2BR | $338 | $507 | $676 | $845 | $1,014 | $1,183 | $1,352 |
| 3BR | $390 | $586 | $781 | $976 | $1,172 | $1,367 | $1,563 |
| 4BR | $436 | $654 | $872 | $1,090 | $1,308 | $1,526 | $1,744 |
Gross rent includes utilities. Subtract the utility allowance for the rent you can charge.
| Household | 30% | 50% | 60% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,780 | $26,300 | $31,560 | $42,080 |
| 2 persons | $18,030 | $30,050 | $36,060 | $48,080 |
| 3 persons | $20,280 | $33,800 | $40,560 | $54,080 |
| 4 persons | $22,530 | $37,550 | $45,060 | $60,080 |
| 5 persons | $24,360 | $40,600 | $48,720 | $64,960 |
| 6 persons | $26,160 | $43,600 | $52,320 | $69,760 |
| 7 persons | $27,960 | $46,600 | $55,920 | $74,560 |
| 8 persons | $29,760 | $49,600 | $59,520 | $79,360 |
Rents are capped at 30% of the income limit for an imputed household of 1.5 persons per bedroom, so a two-bedroom unit uses the three-person limit. Under the average income test, units can be designated from 20% to 80% AMI as long as the weighted average stays at or below 60%.
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