2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Olmsted County, MN

Median Income: $135,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Olmsted County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Olmsted County, MN, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $47,550 for one person or $67,900 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 — $40,750 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 $135,800.

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	$28,550
2	$32,600
3	$36,700
4	$40,750
5	$44,050
6	$47,300
7	$50,550
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$47,550
2	$54,350
3	$61,150
4	$67,900
5	$73,350
6	$78,800
7	$84,200
8	$89,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$74,800
2	$85,450
3	$96,150
4	$106,800
5	$115,350
6	$123,900
7	$132,450
8	$141,000

Income limits for all Minnesota counties

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