Mitchell County, KS Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Mitchell County, KS (area median income $91,300). 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.
Mitchell County, KS’s area median income of $91,300 ranks #30 of 94 HUD income-limit areas in Kansas, where area medians range from $66,200 to $113,400.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,200 | $32,000 | $51,150 |
| 2 people | $21,950 | $36,550 | $58,450 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,100 | $65,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,650 | $73,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,350 | $78,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,000 | $84,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,650 | $90,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,300 | $96,450 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Mitchell County, KS runs from $32,000 for a single person up to $60,300 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $96,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, KS generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $45,650, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Mitchell County, KS?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $45,650 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $73,050 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Mitchell County, KS?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,000, and for the deepest assistance under $19,200.
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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.