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McKenzie County, ND Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for McKenzie County, ND (area median income $127,700). 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.

McKenzie County, ND’s area median income of $127,700 ranks #2 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$26,850$44,700$71,550
2 people$30,650$51,100$81,750
3 people$34,500$57,500$91,950
4 people$38,300$63,850$102,150
5 people$41,400$69,000$110,350
6 people$44,450$74,100$118,500
7 people$50,040$79,200$126,700
8 people$55,720$84,300$134,850

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in McKenzie County, ND runs from $44,700 for a single person up to $84,300 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $134,850 for a household of eight. These limits apply to McKenzie 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 McKenzie County, ND generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $63,850, and for the deepest assistance under $38,300.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $63,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $38,300 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $102,150 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $44,700, and for the deepest assistance under $26,850.

Counties covered: McKenzie 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.