Marion County, IA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Marion County, IA (area median income $104,700). 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.
Marion County, IA’s area median income of $104,700 ranks #13 of 91 HUD income-limit areas in Iowa, where area medians range from $71,900 to $122,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,000 | $36,650 | $58,650 |
| 2 people | $25,150 | $41,900 | $67,000 |
| 3 people | $28,300 | $47,150 | $75,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,350 | $83,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,550 | $90,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,750 | $97,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,950 | $103,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,150 | $110,550 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Marion County, IA runs from $36,650 for a single person up to $69,150 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $110,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Marion 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 Marion County, IA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $52,350, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Marion County, IA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $52,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $83,750 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Marion County, IA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $36,650, and for the deepest assistance under $22,000.
Counties covered: Marion County.
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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.