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 size | Extremely 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.
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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.