Blaine County, ID Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Blaine County, ID (area median income $108,500). 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.
Blaine County, ID’s area median income of $108,500 ranks #3 of 40 HUD income-limit areas in Idaho, where area medians range from $68,400 to $130,300.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,800 | $38,000 | $60,800 |
| 2 people | $26,050 | $43,400 | $69,450 |
| 3 people | $29,300 | $48,850 | $78,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,250 | $86,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $58,600 | $93,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,950 | $100,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,300 | $107,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $71,650 | $114,600 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Blaine County, ID runs from $38,000 for a single person up to $71,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $114,600 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Blaine 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 Blaine County, ID generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $54,250, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Blaine County, ID?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $54,250 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $86,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Blaine County, ID?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,000, and for the deepest assistance under $22,800.
Counties covered: Blaine 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.