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Meeker County, MN Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Meeker County, MN (area median income $101,900). 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.

Meeker County, MN’s area median income of $101,900 ranks #23 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$21,400$35,700$57,050
2 people$24,450$40,800$65,200
3 people$27,500$45,900$73,350
4 people$33,000$50,950$81,500
5 people$38,680$55,050$88,050
6 people$44,360$59,150$94,550
7 people$50,040$63,200$101,100
8 people$55,720$67,300$107,600

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Meeker County, MN runs from $35,700 for a single person up to $67,300 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $107,600 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Meeker 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 Meeker County, MN generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $50,950, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $50,950 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $81,500 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $35,700, and for the deepest assistance under $21,400.

Counties covered: Meeker 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.