Foster County, ND Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Foster County, ND (area median income $122,000). 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.
Foster County, ND’s area median income of $122,000 ranks #3 of 49 HUD income-limit areas in North Dakota, where area medians range from $48,100 to $130,800.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,650 | $42,700 | $68,350 |
| 2 people | $29,300 | $48,800 | $78,100 |
| 3 people | $32,950 | $54,900 | $87,850 |
| 4 people | $36,600 | $61,000 | $97,600 |
| 5 people | $39,550 | $65,900 | $105,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $70,800 | $113,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,650 | $121,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $80,550 | $128,850 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Foster County, ND runs from $42,700 for a single person up to $80,550 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $128,850 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Foster 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 Foster County, ND generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $61,000, and for the deepest assistance under $36,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Foster County, ND?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $61,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $36,600 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $97,600 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Foster County, ND?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $42,700, and for the deepest assistance under $25,650.
Counties covered: Foster 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.