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Carroll County, IA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Carroll County, IA (area median income $103,900). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.

Carroll County, IA’s area median income of $103,900 ranks #16 of 91 HUD income-limit areas in Iowa, where area medians range from $71,900 to $122,400.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$21,850$36,400$58,200
2 people$24,950$41,600$66,500
3 people$28,050$46,800$74,800
4 people$33,000$51,950$83,100
5 people$38,680$56,150$89,750
6 people$44,360$60,300$96,400
7 people$50,040$64,450$103,050
8 people$55,720$68,600$109,700

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Carroll County, IA runs from $36,400 for a single person up to $68,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $109,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Carroll County.

Do you qualify?

Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Carroll County, IA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $51,950, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Carroll County, IA?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $51,950 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $83,100 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Carroll County, IA?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $36,400, and for the deepest assistance under $21,850.

Counties covered: Carroll County.

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.