Big Horn County, WY Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Big Horn County, WY (area median income $85,100). 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.
Big Horn County, WY’s area median income of $85,100 ranks #19 of 23 HUD income-limit areas in Wyoming, where area medians range from $80,400 to $148,500.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,900 | $34,800 | $55,650 |
| 2 people | $23,850 | $39,800 | $63,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,750 | $71,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,700 | $85,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,700 | $92,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,650 | $98,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,650 | $104,950 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Big Horn County, WY runs from $34,800 for a single person up to $65,650 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $104,950 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Big Horn 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 Big Horn County, WY generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $49,700, and for the deepest assistance under $33,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Big Horn County, WY?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $49,700 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $33,000 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $79,500 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Big Horn County, WY?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $34,800, and for the deepest assistance under $20,900.
Counties covered: Big Horn 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.