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USDA Income Limits

USDA Guaranteed eligibility is based on household income—not just the income used to qualify for the mortgage.

Guaranteed program limit

USDA's current public program page says applicants cannot exceed 115% of median household income for the applicable area.

Area and household size matter

Income limits vary by location and household size. The current USDA eligibility system should be used rather than a national flat-dollar number.

Adjusted income can differ from raw annual income

USDA applies program-defined deductions and adjustments when determining income eligibility. That is why a household's raw annual income and its eligibility income may not be identical.

Official USDA baseline

USDA Guaranteed Loan Program · HB-1-3555 Technical Handbook

USDA rules and income/property eligibility can change. The current USDA eligibility site, handbook, GUS result and approved lender requirements control the actual transaction.