2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Mercer County, ND

Median Income: $108,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Mercer County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Mercer County, ND, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $37,900 for one person or $54,100 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 $108,200.

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	$22,750
2	$26,000
3	$29,250
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	$37,900
2	$43,300
3	$48,700
4	$54,100
5	$58,450
6	$62,800
7	$67,100
8	$71,450

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$60,600
2	$69,250
3	$77,900
4	$86,550
5	$93,500
6	$100,400
7	$107,350
8	$114,250

Income limits for all North Dakota counties

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