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Clark County, IL Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Clark County, IL (area median income $93,200). 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.

Clark County, IL’s area median income of $93,200 ranks #32 of 83 HUD income-limit areas in Illinois, where area medians range from $65,900 to $135,800.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$19,600$32,650$52,200
2 people$22,400$37,300$59,650
3 people$27,320$41,950$67,100
4 people$33,000$46,600$74,550
5 people$38,680$50,350$80,550
6 people$44,360$54,100$86,500
7 people$50,040$57,800$92,450
8 people$55,720$61,550$98,450

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Clark County, IL runs from $32,650 for a single person up to $61,550 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $98,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Clark 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 Clark County, IL generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $46,600, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Clark County, IL?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $46,600 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $74,550 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Clark County, IL?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,650, and for the deepest assistance under $19,600.

Counties covered: Clark 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.