2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Minidoka County, ID

Median Income: $87,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Minidoka County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Minidoka County, ID, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $30,800 for one person or $44,000 for a family of four, under HUD's 2026 limits effective May 1, 2026. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of new vouchers each year to families at or below the Extremely Low Income (30%) limit — $33,000 for a family of four here. The 80% "low income" limit applies to other programs and to a few voucher exceptions. The area median family income HUD used is $87,100.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Extremely Low Income (30%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$18,500
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$30,800
2	$35,200
3	$39,600
4	$44,000
5	$47,550
6	$51,050
7	$54,600
8	$58,100

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$49,300
2	$56,350
3	$63,400
4	$70,400
5	$76,050
6	$81,700
7	$87,300
8	$92,950

Income limits for all Idaho counties

Source: HUD income limits. Always verify with your local PHA.