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 size | Extremely 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.
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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.