2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Steele County, ND

Median Income: $115,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Steele County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Steele County, ND, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $40,400 for one person or $57,650 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 — $34,600 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 $115,300.

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	$24,250
2	$27,700
3	$31,150
4	$34,600
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	$40,400
2	$46,150
3	$51,900
4	$57,650
5	$62,300
6	$66,900
7	$71,500
8	$76,100

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$64,600
2	$73,800
3	$83,050
4	$92,250
5	$99,650
6	$107,050
7	$114,400
8	$121,800

Income limits for all North Dakota counties

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