2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Otter Tail County, MN

Median Income: $99,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Otter Tail County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Otter Tail County, MN, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $34,900 for one person or $49,850 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 $99,700.

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	$20,950
2	$23,950
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	$34,900
2	$39,900
3	$44,900
4	$49,850
5	$53,850
6	$57,850
7	$61,850
8	$65,850

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$55,850
2	$63,800
3	$71,800
4	$79,750
5	$86,150
6	$92,550
7	$98,900
8	$105,300

Income limits for all Minnesota counties

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