Richland County, MT Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Richland County, MT (area median income $96,600). 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.
Richland County, MT’s area median income of $96,600 ranks #13 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 | $20,300 | $33,850 | $54,150 |
| 2 people | $23,200 | $38,650 | $61,850 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,500 | $69,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,300 | $77,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,200 | $83,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,050 | $89,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $59,900 | $95,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $63,800 | $102,050 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Richland County, MT runs from $33,850 for a single person up to $63,800 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $102,050 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Richland 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 Richland County, MT generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $48,300, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Richland County, MT?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $48,300 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $77,300 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Richland County, MT?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $33,850, and for the deepest assistance under $20,300.
Counties covered: Richland 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.