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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Manistee County, Michigan?

$85,500/yr 2.5%vs 2025 ($83,400)

HUD Income Limits (AMI) for , MI

The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Manistee County, Michigan show a median income of $85,500 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $33,000, 50% AMI is $42,750, and 80% AMI is $68,400. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

Median Income in Manistee County, MI and Neighbouring Counties

Manistee County: $85,500Lake: $62,600Mason: $89,000Benzie: $95,500Wexford: $82,200$85,500$62,600$89,000$95,500$82,200

Income Limits by Household Size

Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI
1$18,000$29,950$47,900
2$21,640$34,200$54,750
3$27,320$38,500$61,600
4$33,000$42,750$68,400
5$38,680$46,200$73,900
6$44,360$49,600$79,350
7$50,040$53,050$84,850
8$55,720$56,450$90,300

How does Manistee County, MI compare?

Median income ranked against all counties in Michigan.

Higher income limits than 54% of counties in Michigan · 39th of 83

Lowest: Oscoda County($66,200)
Highest: Washtenaw County($142,300)
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1Washtenaw County$142,300
2Livingston County$129,000
3Leelanau County$122,100
… 35 more …
39Manistee County(you are here)$85,500
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81Oscoda County$66,200
82Clare County$65,100
83Lake County$62,600

Frequently asked questions

What are the Income Limits in Manistee County, Michigan for 2026?

The area median income in Manistee County, Michigan is $85,500 a year for 2026. For a four-person household, the limits work out to $33,000 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $42,750 at 50% (very low income), and $68,400 at 80% (low income). The full table by household size is above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, 2026 Income Limits.

What is the median income in Manistee County, Michigan?

HUD puts the area median income for Manistee County, Michigan at $85,500 a year in 2026.

What is the 80% AMI income limit for a 2-person household in Manistee County, Michigan?

For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Manistee County, Michigan is $54,750 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $34,200, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $21,640. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.

How do income limits in Manistee County change with household size?

HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Manistee County, the limit is $47,900 for a 1-person household, $54,750 for 2 people, $68,400 for 4 people, and $90,300 for 8 people. The table above lists every household size at 30%, 50%, and 80% AMI.

What do 30%/50%/80% AMI mean?

AMI stands for Area Median Income. 30% AMI means the income threshold is 30% of the area's median income. Households at or below 30% AMI are classified as extremely low income, 50% as very low income, and 80% as low income. These thresholds determine eligibility for federal housing programs like Section 8 vouchers and LIHTC properties.

When are Income Limits in Manistee County updated?

HUD publishes new income limits annually, typically in spring. The 2026 figures apply for the full calendar year unless HUD issues an interim adjustment.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. 2026 Income Limits.