Ransom County, ND Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Ransom County, ND (area median income $105,300). 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.
Ransom County, ND’s area median income of $105,300 ranks #25 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 | $22,550 | $37,500 | $60,000 |
| 2 people | $25,750 | $42,850 | $68,600 |
| 3 people | $28,950 | $48,200 | $77,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,550 | $85,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,850 | $92,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,150 | $99,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,450 | $106,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,700 | $113,150 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Ransom County, ND runs from $37,500 for a single person up to $70,700 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $113,150 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Ransom 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 Ransom County, ND generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $53,550, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Ransom County, ND?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $53,550 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $85,700 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Ransom County, ND?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $37,500, and for the deepest assistance under $22,550.
Counties covered: Ransom 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.