La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $105,800). 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.
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $105,800 ranks #19 of 73 HUD income-limit areas in Minnesota, where area medians range from $76,300 to $135,800.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,250 | $37,050 | $59,300 |
| 2 people | $25,400 | $42,350 | $67,750 |
| 3 people | $28,600 | $47,650 | $76,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,900 | $84,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,150 | $91,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,400 | $98,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,600 | $105,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,850 | $111,750 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $37,050 for a single person up to $69,850 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $111,750 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 2 counties (Houston County, La Crosse 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 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $52,900, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $52,900 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $84,650 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $37,050, and for the deepest assistance under $22,250.
Counties covered: Houston County, La Crosse 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.