Federal Register #2026-07771

Annual Update to Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) Tables for 2026

This notice from the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announces the annual update to the Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) tables for 2026, as required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement or award notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested - The notice provides updated LLSIL tables, which are used for program eligibility and funding formulas - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The LLSIL tables are updated annually to reflect cost of living changes using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPIU) - Figures are provided by region, metropolitan statistical area, and family size - Guidance is included for state and local workforce boards on applying the updated figures - Additional Information: - The updated tables and related poverty guidelines are available on the ETA website - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or contract values are provided

Description

This notice announces the annual update and publication of the Lower Living Standard Income Level (LLSIL) tables for 2026 as required by Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The LLSIL is used to determine eligibility for youth and adults under WIOA programs, defining low-income individuals based on family income relative to the poverty line or 70 percent of the LLSIL. The update reflects cost of living increases using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPIU) and provides figures by region, metropolitan statistical areas, and family size. The updated LLSIL tables and related poverty guidelines are available on the Employment and Training Administration website.

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