Wausau, WI MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Wausau, WI MSA (area median income $103,600). 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.
Wausau, WI MSA’s area median income of $103,600 ranks #15 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 | $21,800 | $36,300 | $58,050 |
| 2 people | $24,900 | $41,450 | $66,350 |
| 3 people | $28,000 | $46,650 | $74,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,800 | $82,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,950 | $89,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,100 | $96,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,250 | $102,800 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,400 | $109,450 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Wausau, WI MSA runs from $36,300 for a single person up to $68,400 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $109,450 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Marathon 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 Wausau, WI MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $51,800, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Wausau, WI MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $51,800 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $82,900 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Wausau, WI MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $36,300, and for the deepest assistance under $21,800.
Counties covered: Marathon 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.