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Sheridan County, MT Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Sheridan County, MT (area median income $94,800). 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.

Sheridan County, MT’s area median income of $94,800 ranks #17 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$19,950$33,200$53,100
2 people$22,800$37,950$60,700
3 people$27,320$42,700$68,300
4 people$33,000$47,400$75,850
5 people$38,680$51,200$81,950
6 people$44,360$55,000$88,000
7 people$50,040$58,800$94,100
8 people$55,720$62,600$100,150

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Sheridan County, MT runs from $33,200 for a single person up to $62,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $100,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, MT generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $47,400, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $47,400 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $75,850 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $33,200, and for the deepest assistance under $19,950.

Counties covered: Sheridan 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.