2026 Section 8 Income Limits for McLean County, ND

Median Income: $115,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in McLean County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in McLean County, ND, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $40,500 for one person or $57,850 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 — $34,700 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 $115,700.

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	$24,300
2	$27,800
3	$31,250
4	$34,700
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	$40,500
2	$46,300
3	$52,100
4	$57,850
5	$62,500
6	$67,150
7	$71,750
8	$76,400

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$64,800
2	$74,050
3	$83,300
4	$92,550
5	$100,000
6	$107,400
7	$114,800
8	$122,200

Income limits for all North Dakota counties

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