Stanley County, SD Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Stanley County, SD (area median income $119,800). 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.
Stanley County, SD’s area median income of $119,800 ranks #1 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 | $25,200 | $41,950 | $67,100 |
| 2 people | $28,800 | $47,950 | $76,700 |
| 3 people | $32,400 | $53,950 | $86,300 |
| 4 people | $35,950 | $59,900 | $95,850 |
| 5 people | $38,850 | $64,700 | $103,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $69,500 | $111,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $74,300 | $118,900 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $79,100 | $126,550 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Stanley County, SD runs from $41,950 for a single person up to $79,100 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $126,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Stanley 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 Stanley County, SD generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $59,900, and for the deepest assistance under $35,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Stanley County, SD?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $59,900 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $35,950 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $95,850 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Stanley County, SD?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $41,950, and for the deepest assistance under $25,200.
Counties covered: Stanley 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.