2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Ramsey County, MN

Median Income: $131,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Ramsey County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Ramsey County, MN, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $46,050 for one person or $65,750 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 — $39,450 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 $131,500.

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	$27,650
2	$31,600
3	$35,550
4	$39,450
5	$42,650
6	$45,800
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$46,050
2	$52,600
3	$59,200
4	$65,750
5	$71,050
6	$76,300
7	$81,550
8	$86,800

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$73,650
2	$84,200
3	$94,700
4	$105,200
5	$113,650
6	$122,050
7	$130,450
8	$138,900

Income limits for all Minnesota counties

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