Watonwan County, MN Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Watonwan County, MN (area median income $100,200). 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.
Watonwan County, MN’s area median income of $100,200 ranks #28 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 | $21,050 | $35,100 | $56,150 |
| 2 people | $24,050 | $40,100 | $64,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,100 | $72,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,100 | $80,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,150 | $86,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,150 | $93,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,150 | $99,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,150 | $105,800 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Watonwan County, MN runs from $35,100 for a single person up to $66,150 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $105,800 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Watonwan 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 Watonwan County, MN generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $50,100, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Watonwan County, MN?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $50,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $80,150 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Watonwan County, MN?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $35,100, and for the deepest assistance under $21,050.
Counties covered: Watonwan 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.