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Potter County, SD Income Limits (2026)

These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Potter County, SD (area median income $98,200). 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.

Potter County, SD’s area median income of $98,200 ranks #30 of 62 HUD income-limit areas in South Dakota, where area medians range from $35,700 to $119,800.

Household sizeExtremely Low
(30% AMI)
Very Low
(50% AMI)
Low
(80% AMI)
1 person$20,650$34,400$55,000
2 people$23,600$39,300$62,850
3 people$27,320$44,200$70,700
4 people$33,000$49,100$78,550
5 people$38,680$53,050$84,850
6 people$44,360$57,000$91,150
7 people$50,040$60,900$97,450
8 people$55,720$64,850$103,700

Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Potter County, SD runs from $34,400 for a single person up to $64,850 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $103,700 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Potter 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 Potter County, SD generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $49,100, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.

Frequently asked questions

What is the income limit for a family of four in Potter County, SD?

A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $49,100 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $78,550 (Low Income).

What is the income limit for one person in Potter County, SD?

A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $34,400, and for the deepest assistance under $20,650.

Counties covered: Potter 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.