2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Hanson County, SD

Median Income: $101,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Hanson County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Hanson County, SD, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $35,550 for one person or $50,750 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 $101,300.

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	$21,350
2	$24,400
3	$27,450
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	$35,550
2	$40,650
3	$45,700
4	$50,750
5	$54,850
6	$58,900
7	$62,950
8	$67,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$56,900
2	$65,000
3	$73,150
4	$81,200
5	$87,700
6	$94,200
7	$100,700
8	$107,200

Income limits for all South Dakota counties

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