2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Douglas County, SD

Median Income: $109,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Douglas County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Douglas County, SD, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $38,400 for one person or $54,850 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 — $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 $109,700.

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	$23,050
2	$26,350
3	$29,650
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	$38,400
2	$43,900
3	$49,400
4	$54,850
5	$59,250
6	$63,650
7	$68,050
8	$72,450

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$61,450
2	$70,200
3	$79,000
4	$87,750
5	$94,800
6	$101,800
7	$108,850
8	$115,850

Income limits for all South Dakota counties

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