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Working Family Preference

 
W1 Priority Applicants with gross family incomes from 51% to 80% of area median income.
W2 Priority Applicants with family incomes from 31% to 50% of area median income.
W3 Priority Applicants with gross family income from 30% or below of area median income who are “working families”. A “working family” shall mean: Income which is based on actual employment or if the head of household and spouse, or sole member, are 62 years of age or older or are receiving Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, disability benefits, or any other payments based on an individual’s inability to work.

The chart below lists the required gross family income for W1 and W2 priority.


Family Size W1 Priority W2 Priority
1 Person $26,901 - $43,000 $16,151 - $26,900
2 Persons $30,701 - $49,150 $18,451 - $30,700
3 Persons $34,551 - $55,300 $20,751 - $34,550
4 Persons $38,401 - $61,450 $23,051 - $38,400
5 Persons $41,451 - $66,350 $24,901 - $41,450
6 Persons $44,551 - $71,300 $26,751 - $44,550
7 Persons $47,601 - $76,200 $28,601 - $47,600
8 Persons $50,701 - $81,100 $30,451 - $50,700
9 Persons $53,751 - $86,000 $32,301 - $53,750
10 Person $56,851 - $90,950 $34,151 - $56,850

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