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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 sizeExtremely 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.

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.