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Kalkaska County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Kalkaska County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $86,600). 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.

Kalkaska County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $86,600 ranks #30 of 77 HUD income-limit areas in Michigan, where area medians range from $62,600 to $142,300.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$18,200$30,350$48,550
2 people$21,640$34,650$55,450
3 people$27,320$39,000$62,400
4 people$33,000$43,300$69,300
5 people$38,680$46,800$74,850
6 people$44,360$50,250$80,400
7 people$50,040$53,700$85,950
8 people$55,720$57,200$91,500

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Kalkaska County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $30,350 for a single person up to $57,200 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $91,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $43,300, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Kalkaska County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $43,300 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $69,300 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Kalkaska County, MI HUD Metro FMR Area?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $30,350, and for the deepest assistance under $18,200.

Counties covered: Kalkaska 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.

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