Custer County, ID Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Custer County, ID (area median income $83,200). 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.
Custer County, ID’s area median income of $83,200 ranks #25 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 | $18,500 | $30,800 | $49,300 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,200 | $56,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,600 | $63,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,000 | $70,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,550 | $76,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,050 | $81,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,600 | $87,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,100 | $92,950 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Custer County, ID runs from $30,800 for a single person up to $58,100 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $92,950 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Custer 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 Custer County, ID generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $44,000, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Custer County, ID?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $44,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $70,400 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Custer County, ID?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $30,800, and for the deepest assistance under $18,500.
Counties covered: Custer 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.