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Daniels County, MT Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Daniels County, MT (area median income $93,500). 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.

Daniels County, MT’s area median income of $93,500 ranks #20 of 55 HUD income-limit areas in Montana, where area medians range from $61,700 to $130,200.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$19,650$32,750$52,400
2 people$22,450$37,400$59,850
3 people$27,320$42,100$67,350
4 people$33,000$46,750$74,800
5 people$38,680$50,500$80,800
6 people$44,360$54,250$86,800
7 people$50,040$58,000$92,800
8 people$55,720$61,750$98,750

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Daniels County, MT runs from $32,750 for a single person up to $61,750 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $98,750 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Daniels 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 Daniels County, MT generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $46,750, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Daniels County, MT?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $46,750 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $74,800 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Daniels County, MT?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $32,750, and for the deepest assistance under $19,650.

Counties covered: Daniels 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.