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Stafford County, KS Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Stafford County, KS (area median income $88,600). 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.

Stafford County, KS’s area median income of $88,600 ranks #41 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$18,650$31,050$49,650
2 people$21,640$35,450$56,750
3 people$27,320$39,900$63,850
4 people$33,000$44,300$70,900
5 people$38,680$47,850$76,600
6 people$44,360$51,400$82,250
7 people$50,040$54,950$87,950
8 people$55,720$58,500$93,600

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Stafford County, KS runs from $31,050 for a single person up to $58,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $93,600 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Stafford 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 Stafford County, KS generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $44,300, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Stafford County, KS?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $44,300 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $70,900 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Stafford County, KS?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $31,050, and for the deepest assistance under $18,650.

Counties covered: Stafford 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.