2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Custer County, SD

Median Income: $103,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Custer County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Custer County, SD, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $36,150 for one person or $51,600 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 $103,200.

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	$21,700
2	$24,800
3	$27,900
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	$36,150
2	$41,300
3	$46,450
4	$51,600
5	$55,750
6	$59,900
7	$64,000
8	$68,150

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$57,800
2	$66,050
3	$74,300
4	$82,550
5	$89,200
6	$95,800
7	$102,400
8	$109,000

Income limits for all South Dakota counties

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