2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Kandiyohi County, MN

Median Income: $101,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Kandiyohi County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Kandiyohi County, MN, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $35,500 for one person or $50,700 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 $101,400.

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	$21,300
2	$24,350
3	$27,400
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	$35,500
2	$40,600
3	$45,650
4	$50,700
5	$54,800
6	$58,850
7	$62,900
8	$66,950

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$56,800
2	$64,900
3	$73,000
4	$81,100
5	$87,600
6	$94,100
7	$100,600
8	$107,100

Income limits for all Minnesota counties

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