Definition
Area Median Income (AMI) is a HUD derived value reflective of local household income. These thresholds are then used to inform many federal and state affordable housing programs to ensure programs reach the particular targeted income group.
- Very low-income – 30% AMI
- Low income – 60% AMI
- Middle-income – 80-120% AMI
Area Median Income is used to specifically to inform the Section 8 program income limits. For more information about AMI methodology, visit the HUD Section 8 Income Limits page.
