Walworth County, WI Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Walworth County, WI (area median income $118,900). 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.
Walworth County, WI’s area median income of $118,900 ranks #2 of 62 HUD income-limit areas in Wisconsin, where area medians range from $74,100 to $135,300.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,000 | $41,650 | $66,600 |
| 2 people | $28,550 | $47,600 | $76,100 |
| 3 people | $32,100 | $53,550 | $85,600 |
| 4 people | $35,650 | $59,450 | $95,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $64,250 | $102,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $69,000 | $110,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,750 | $117,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $78,500 | $125,550 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Walworth County, WI runs from $41,650 for a single person up to $78,500 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $125,550 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Walworth 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 Walworth County, WI generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $59,450, and for the deepest assistance under $35,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Walworth County, WI?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $59,450 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $35,650 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $95,100 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Walworth County, WI?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $41,650, and for the deepest assistance under $25,000.
Counties covered: Walworth 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.