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Divide County, ND Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Divide County, ND (area median income $121,400). 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.

Divide County, ND’s area median income of $121,400 ranks #5 of 49 HUD income-limit areas in North Dakota, where area medians range from $48,100 to $130,800.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$25,500$42,500$68,000
2 people$29,150$48,600$77,700
3 people$32,800$54,650$87,400
4 people$36,400$60,700$97,100
5 people$39,350$65,600$104,900
6 people$44,360$70,450$112,650
7 people$50,040$75,300$120,450
8 people$55,720$80,150$128,200

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Divide County, ND runs from $42,500 for a single person up to $80,150 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $128,200 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Divide 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 Divide County, ND generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $60,700, and for the deepest assistance under $36,400.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Divide County, ND?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $60,700 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $36,400 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $97,100 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Divide County, ND?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $42,500, and for the deepest assistance under $25,500.

Counties covered: Divide 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.