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McLeod County, MN Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for McLeod County, MN (area median income $107,300). 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.

McLeod County, MN’s area median income of $107,300 ranks #10 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$22,550$37,600$60,100
2 people$25,800$42,950$68,700
3 people$29,000$48,300$77,300
4 people$33,000$53,650$85,850
5 people$38,680$57,950$92,750
6 people$44,360$62,250$99,600
7 people$50,040$66,550$106,500
8 people$55,720$70,850$113,350

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in McLeod County, MN runs from $37,600 for a single person up to $70,850 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $113,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to McLeod 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 McLeod County, MN generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $53,650, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $53,650 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $85,850 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $37,600, and for the deepest assistance under $22,550.

Counties covered: McLeod 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.