Steele County, ND Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Steele County, ND (area median income $115,300). 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.
Steele County, ND’s area median income of $115,300 ranks #8 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 | $24,250 | $40,400 | $64,600 |
| 2 people | $27,700 | $46,150 | $73,800 |
| 3 people | $31,150 | $51,900 | $83,050 |
| 4 people | $34,600 | $57,650 | $92,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $62,300 | $99,650 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $66,900 | $107,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $71,500 | $114,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $76,100 | $121,800 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Steele County, ND runs from $40,400 for a single person up to $76,100 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $121,800 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Steele 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 Steele County, ND generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $57,650, and for the deepest assistance under $34,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Steele County, ND?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $57,650 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $34,600 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $92,250 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Steele County, ND?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $40,400, and for the deepest assistance under $24,250.
Counties covered: Steele 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.