Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area (area median income $118,700). 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.
Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area’s area median income of $118,700 ranks #2 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 | $24,950 | $41,550 | $66,500 |
| 2 people | $28,500 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| 3 people | $32,050 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 4 people | $35,600 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $64,100 | $102,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,850 | $110,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,600 | $117,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $78,350 | $125,350 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area runs from $41,550 for a single person up to $78,350 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $125,350 for a household of eight. These limits apply to 4 counties (Lincoln County, McCook County, Minnehaha County, Turner 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 Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $59,350, and for the deepest assistance under $35,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $59,350 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $35,600 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $94,950 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $41,550, and for the deepest assistance under $24,950.
Counties covered: Lincoln County, McCook County, Minnehaha County, Turner 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.