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Itasca County, MN Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Itasca County, MN (area median income $92,900). 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.

Itasca County, MN’s area median income of $92,900 ranks #54 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$20,600$34,300$54,900
2 people$23,550$39,200$62,750
3 people$27,320$44,100$70,600
4 people$33,000$49,000$78,400
5 people$38,680$52,950$84,700
6 people$44,360$56,850$90,950
7 people$50,040$60,800$97,250
8 people$55,720$64,700$103,500

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Itasca County, MN runs from $34,300 for a single person up to $64,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $103,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Itasca 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 Itasca County, MN generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $49,000, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $49,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $78,400 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $34,300, and for the deepest assistance under $20,600.

Counties covered: Itasca 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.