Douglas County, SD Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Douglas County, SD (area median income $109,700). 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.
Douglas County, SD’s area median income of $109,700 ranks #7 of 62 HUD income-limit areas in South Dakota, where area medians range from $35,700 to $119,800.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,050 | $38,400 | $61,450 |
| 2 people | $26,350 | $43,900 | $70,200 |
| 3 people | $29,650 | $49,400 | $79,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,850 | $87,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,250 | $94,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,650 | $101,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,050 | $108,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,450 | $115,850 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Douglas County, SD runs from $38,400 for a single person up to $72,450 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $115,850 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Douglas 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 Douglas County, SD generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $54,850, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Douglas County, SD?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $54,850 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $87,750 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Douglas County, SD?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $38,400, and for the deepest assistance under $23,050.
Counties covered: Douglas 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.