2026 Section 8 Income Limits for McKenzie County, ND

Median Income: $127,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in McKenzie County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in McKenzie County, ND, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $44,700 for one person or $63,850 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 — $38,300 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 $127,700.

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	$26,850
2	$30,650
3	$34,500
4	$38,300
5	$41,400
6	$44,450
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$44,700
2	$51,100
3	$57,500
4	$63,850
5	$69,000
6	$74,100
7	$79,200
8	$84,300

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$71,550
2	$81,750
3	$91,950
4	$102,150
5	$110,350
6	$118,500
7	$126,700
8	$134,850

Income limits for all North Dakota counties

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