LeaseLantern

Plymouth County, IA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Plymouth County, IA (area median income $103,300). 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.

Plymouth County, IA’s area median income of $103,300 ranks #17 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$21,700$36,200$57,900
2 people$24,800$41,350$66,150
3 people$27,900$46,500$74,400
4 people$33,000$51,650$82,650
5 people$38,680$55,800$89,300
6 people$44,360$59,950$95,900
7 people$50,040$64,050$102,500
8 people$55,720$68,200$109,100

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Plymouth County, IA runs from $36,200 for a single person up to $68,200 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $109,100 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Plymouth 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 Plymouth County, IA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $51,650, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $51,650 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $82,650 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $36,200, and for the deepest assistance under $21,700.

Counties covered: Plymouth 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.