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Butler County, NE Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Butler County, NE (area median income $110,000). 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.

Butler County, NE’s area median income of $110,000 ranks #6 of 88 HUD income-limit areas in Nebraska, where area medians range from $64,900 to $117,600.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$23,100$38,500$61,600
2 people$26,400$44,000$70,400
3 people$29,700$49,500$79,200
4 people$33,000$55,000$88,000
5 people$38,680$59,400$95,050
6 people$44,360$63,800$102,100
7 people$50,040$68,200$109,150
8 people$55,720$72,600$116,200

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Butler County, NE runs from $38,500 for a single person up to $72,600 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $116,200 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Butler 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 Butler County, NE generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $55,000, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Butler County, NE?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $55,000 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $88,000 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Butler County, NE?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,500, and for the deepest assistance under $23,100.

Counties covered: Butler 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.