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Goodhue County, MN Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Goodhue County, MN (area median income $114,100). 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.

Goodhue County, MN’s area median income of $114,100 ranks #6 of 73 HUD income-limit areas in Minnesota, where area medians range from $76,300 to $135,800.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$24,000$39,950$63,950
2 people$27,400$45,650$73,050
3 people$30,850$51,350$82,200
4 people$34,250$57,050$91,300
5 people$38,680$61,650$98,650
6 people$44,360$66,200$105,950
7 people$50,040$70,750$113,250
8 people$55,720$75,350$120,550

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Goodhue County, MN runs from $39,950 for a single person up to $75,350 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $120,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Goodhue 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 Goodhue County, MN generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,050, and for the deepest assistance under $34,250.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Goodhue County, MN?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,050 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,250 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $91,300 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Goodhue County, MN?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,950, and for the deepest assistance under $24,000.

Counties covered: Goodhue 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.