Pennington County, MN Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Pennington County, MN (area median income $111,300). 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.
Pennington County, MN’s area median income of $111,300 ranks #7 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 | $23,400 | $39,000 | $62,350 |
| 2 people | $26,750 | $44,550 | $71,250 |
| 3 people | $30,100 | $50,100 | $80,150 |
| 4 people | $33,400 | $55,650 | $89,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,150 | $96,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,600 | $103,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,050 | $110,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,500 | $117,550 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Pennington County, MN runs from $39,000 for a single person up to $73,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $117,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Pennington 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 Pennington County, MN generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $55,650, and for the deepest assistance under $33,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Pennington County, MN?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $55,650 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,400 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $89,050 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Pennington County, MN?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $39,000, and for the deepest assistance under $23,400.
Counties covered: Pennington 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.