Bozeman, MT MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Bozeman, MT MSA (area median income $130,200). 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.
Bozeman, MT MSA’s area median income of $130,200 ranks #1 of 55 HUD income-limit areas in Montana, where area medians range from $61,700 to $130,200.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,350 | $45,600 | $72,950 |
| 2 people | $31,250 | $52,100 | $83,350 |
| 3 people | $35,150 | $58,600 | $93,750 |
| 4 people | $39,050 | $65,100 | $104,150 |
| 5 people | $42,200 | $70,350 | $112,500 |
| 6 people | $45,300 | $75,550 | $120,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $80,750 | $129,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $85,950 | $137,500 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Bozeman, MT MSA runs from $45,600 for a single person up to $85,950 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $137,500 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Gallatin 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 Bozeman, MT MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $65,100, and for the deepest assistance under $39,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Bozeman, MT MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $65,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $39,050 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $104,150 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Bozeman, MT MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $45,600, and for the deepest assistance under $27,350.
Counties covered: Gallatin 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.