The Uniform Relocation Act Income Limits establish the extent of replacement housing assistance dependent on qualifying as low-income, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The act applies to all federal agencies that initiate action that forces households to relocate from their residence.
The effective date is April 01, 2024.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (243 KB)
- Low Income Limits in pdf (309 KB)
- Link to FHWA's website for Background & Other Helpful Information
The effective date is May 15, 2023.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (180 KB)
- Low Income Limits in pdf (305 KB)
- Link to FHWA's website for Background & Other Helpful Information
The effective date is April 18, 2022.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (307 MB)
- Low Income Limits in pdf (304 KB) and MS Word (116 KB).
- Link to FHWA's website for Background & Other Helpful Information
The effective date is April 1, 2021.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (1.32 MB)
- Low Income Limits in pdf (820 KB) and MS Word (526 KB).
- Link to FHWA's website for Background & Other Helpful Information
The effective date is April 1, 2020.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (1.31 MB)
- Low Income Limits in pdf (2.4 MB) and MS Word (418 KB).
- Link to FHWA's website for Background & Other Helpful Information
The effective date is April 24, 2019.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (1.4 MB)
- Low Income Limits in pdf (2.4 MB) and MS Word (410 KB).
- Link to FHWA's website for Background & Other Helpful Information
The effective date is April 1, 2018.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (890 KB)
- Low Income Limits in pdf (1.4 MB) and MS Word (479 KB).
- Link to FHWA's website for Background & Other Helpful Information
The effective date is April 14, 2017.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (890 KB)
- Low Income Limits in pdf (1.4 MB) and MS Word (479 KB).
- Link to FHWA's website for Background & Other Helpful Information
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (890 KB)
- Low Income Limits
FY 2016 nationwide list of low income limits in pdf (1.4 MB) and MS Word (479 KB). To view all URA low-income limits for a specific State, in pdf format, go to the map below and click on that State.
A technical correction has been made to the FY2007 URA Low Income Limits nationwide table and to the affected state tables. This correction was posted on April 16, 2007. The three areas where the Low Income Limits changed are: Sioux County, IA; Warren County, VA HMFA; and Northumberland County, VA. In addition, Median Family Income estimates for 15 areas were corrected but their Low Income Limits were not affected. Median Family Income estimates are shown on the URA tables, so these corrections have also been made. -->
The effective date is March 6, 2015.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (445 KB)
- Low Income Limits
FY 2015 nationwide list of low income limits in pdf (5.26 MB) and MS Word (472 KB). To view all URA low-income limits for a specific State, in pdf format, go to the map below and click on that State.
A technical correction has been made to the FY2007 URA Low Income Limits nationwide table and to the affected state tables. This correction was posted on April 16, 2007. The three areas where the Low Income Limits changed are: Sioux County, IA; Warren County, VA HMFA; and Northumberland County, VA. In addition, Median Family Income estimates for 15 areas were corrected but their Low Income Limits were not affected. Median Family Income estimates are shown on the URA tables, so these corrections have also been made. -->
The effective date is December 18, 2013.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (445 KB)
- Low Income Limits
FY 2014 nationwide list of low income limits in pdf (5.26 MB) and MS Word (3.01 MB). To view all URA low-income limits for a specific State, in pdf format, go to the map below and click on that State.
A technical correction has been made to the FY2007 URA Low Income Limits nationwide table and to the affected state tables. This correction was posted on April 16, 2007. The three areas where the Low Income Limits changed are: Sioux County, IA; Warren County, VA HMFA; and Northumberland County, VA. In addition, Median Family Income estimates for 15 areas were corrected but their Low Income Limits were not affected. Median Family Income estimates are shown on the URA tables, so these corrections have also been made. -->
The effective date is December 11, 2012.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (309 KB)
- Low Income Limits
FY 2013 nationwide list of low income limits in pdf (339 KB) and MS Word (3.01 MB). To view all URA low-income limits for a specific State, in pdf format, go to the map below and click on that State.
A technical correction has been made to the FY2007 URA Low Income Limits nationwide table and to the affected state tables. This correction was posted on April 16, 2007. The three areas where the Low Income Limits changed are: Sioux County, IA; Warren County, VA HMFA; and Northumberland County, VA. In addition, Median Family Income estimates for 15 areas were corrected but their Low Income Limits were not affected. Median Family Income estimates are shown on the URA tables, so these corrections have also been made. -->
The effective date is December 1, 2011.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (309 KB)
- Low Income Limits
FY 2012 nationwide list of low income limits in pdf (293 KB) and MS Word (3.0 MB). To view all URA low-income limits for a specific State, in pdf format, go to the map below and click on that State.
A technical correction has been made to the FY2007 URA Low Income Limits nationwide table and to the affected state tables. This correction was posted on April 16, 2007. The three areas where the Low Income Limits changed are: Sioux County, IA; Warren County, VA HMFA; and Northumberland County, VA. In addition, Median Family Income estimates for 15 areas were corrected but their Low Income Limits were not affected. Median Family Income estimates are shown on the URA tables, so these corrections have also been made. -->
The effective date is May 31, 2011.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
The effective date is May 14, 2010.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
The effective date is March 19, 2009.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Link to FHWA's website for Background & Other Helpful Information
The effective date is February 13, 2008.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Link to FHWA's website for Background & Other Helpful Information
The effective date is March 20, 2007.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Link to FHWA's website for Background & Other Helpful Information
The effective date is March 8, 2006.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
- Link to FHWA’s website for Background & Other Helpful Information
The effective date is February 11, 2005.
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
Income Limit Area Definition in pdf (120 KB) and MS WORD (133 KB)
(FY2005 State list of Counties (and New England Towns) identified by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan status) This resource must be used to identify the appropriate County, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA, or Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area (PMSA) in which the displacement property is located.
- Link to FHWA’s website for Background & Other Helpful Information
Low Income Limit Technical Resources
Income Limit Area Definition in pdf and MS WORD
(FY2004 State list of counties (and New England Towns) identified by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan status) This resource must be used to identify the appropriate county, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), or Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area (PMSA), in which the displacement property is located.