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McLean County, ND Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for McLean County, ND (area median income $115,700). 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.

McLean County, ND’s area median income of $115,700 ranks #7 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$24,300$40,500$64,800
2 people$27,800$46,300$74,050
3 people$31,250$52,100$83,300
4 people$34,700$57,850$92,550
5 people$38,680$62,500$100,000
6 people$44,360$67,150$107,400
7 people$50,040$71,750$114,800
8 people$55,720$76,400$122,200

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in McLean County, ND runs from $40,500 for a single person up to $76,400 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $122,200 for a household of eight. These limits apply to McLean 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 McLean County, ND generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,850, and for the deepest assistance under $34,700.

Frequently asked questions

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

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,700 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $92,550 (Low Income).

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

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,500, and for the deepest assistance under $24,300.

Counties covered: McLean 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.