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St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA (area median income $91,800). 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.

St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA’s area median income of $91,800 ranks #27 of 94 HUD income-limit areas in Kansas, where area medians range from $66,200 to $113,400.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$19,250$32,100$51,350
2 people$22,000$36,700$58,700
3 people$27,320$41,300$66,050
4 people$33,000$45,850$73,350
5 people$38,680$49,550$79,250
6 people$44,360$53,200$85,100
7 people$50,040$56,900$91,000
8 people$55,720$60,550$96,850

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA runs from $32,100 for a single person up to $60,550 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $96,850 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 4 counties (Doniphan County, Andrew County, Buchanan County, DeKalb 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 St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $45,850, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $45,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $73,350 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in St. Joseph, MO-KS MSA?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,100, and for the deepest assistance under $19,250.

Counties covered: Doniphan County, Andrew County, Buchanan County, DeKalb 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.