Sherman County, OR Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Sherman County, OR (area median income $89,000). 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.
Sherman County, OR’s area median income of $89,000 ranks #13 of 31 HUD income-limit areas in Oregon, where area medians range from $68,300 to $128,300.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,700 | $31,150 | $49,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,600 | $57,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,050 | $64,100 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,500 | $71,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,100 | $76,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,650 | $82,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,200 | $88,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,750 | $94,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Sherman County, OR runs from $31,150 for a single person up to $58,750 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $94,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Sherman 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 Sherman County, OR generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $44,500, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Sherman County, OR?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $44,500 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $71,200 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Sherman County, OR?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $31,150, and for the deepest assistance under $18,700.
Counties covered: Sherman 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.