HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Minnesota?

$135,800/yr↑ 2.6%vs 2025 ($132,400)

Highest county median income in Minnesota. HUD Income Limits (AMI) across 87 counties.

Median Income in Minnesota and Neighbouring States

Median Income by County

How Minnesota Compares to Other States

Highest county median income ranked against all states with HUD income limit data.

Higher median income than 62% of states · 21th of 52

Lowest: Oklahoma($99,100)

Highest: California($205,500)

#	State	Value
1	California	$205,500
2	New Mexico	$182,500
3	Utah	$167,700
… 17 more …
21	Minnesota(you are here)	$135,800
… 28 more …
50	Oklahoma	$99,100
51	Mississippi	$98,100
52	Puerto Rico	$41,400

Highest & Lowest Median Income by County

#	County	Value
1	Dodge County	$135,800
2	Olmsted County	$135,800
3	Anoka County	$131,500
85	Nobles County	$83,300
86	Swift County	$82,700
87	Mahnomen County	$76,300

The HUD Income Limits for 2026 in Minnesota are set at the county level. Select a county below to see the median income and 30/50/80% AMI bands for household sizes 1 through 8. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

County	Median Income	30% AMI (4HH)	50% AMI (4HH)	80% AMI (4HH)
Aitkin County, MN	$83,800	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Anoka County, MN	$131,500	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Becker County, MN	$98,100	$33,000	$49,050	$78,500
Beltrami County, MN	$95,800	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Benton County, MN	$107,100	$33,000	$53,550	$85,700
Big Stone County, MN	$101,700	$33,000	$50,850	$81,350
Blue Earth County, MN	$106,500	$33,000	$53,250	$85,200
Brown County, MN	$95,500	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Carlton County, MN	$101,100	$33,000	$50,550	$80,900
Carver County, MN	$131,500	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Cass County, MN	$88,300	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Chippewa County, MN	$97,500	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Chisago County, MN	$131,500	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Clay County, MN	$115,200	$34,550	$57,600	$92,150
Clearwater County, MN	$90,400	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Cook County, MN	$95,700	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Cottonwood County, MN	$97,800	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Crow Wing County, MN	$96,700	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Dakota County, MN	$131,500	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Dodge County, MN	$135,800	$40,750	$67,900	$106,800
Douglas County, MN	$105,900	$33,000	$52,950	$84,700
Faribault County, MN	$88,200	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Fillmore County, MN	$98,800	$33,000	$49,400	$79,050
Freeborn County, MN	$91,600	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Goodhue County, MN	$114,100	$34,250	$57,050	$91,300
Grant County, MN	$95,600	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Hennepin County, MN	$131,500	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Houston County, MN	$105,800	$33,000	$52,900	$84,650
Hubbard County, MN	$92,900	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Isanti County, MN	$131,500	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Itasca County, MN	$92,900	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Jackson County, MN	$99,100	$33,000	$49,550	$79,300
Kanabec County, MN	$93,500	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Kandiyohi County, MN	$101,400	$33,000	$50,700	$81,100
Kittson County, MN	$107,000	$33,000	$53,500	$85,600
Koochiching County, MN	$88,100	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Lac qui Parle County, MN	$99,300	$33,000	$49,650	$79,450
Lake County, MN	$99,900	$33,000	$49,950	$79,900
Lake of the Woods County, MN	$99,100	$33,000	$49,550	$79,300
Le Sueur County, MN	$116,800	$35,050	$58,400	$93,450
Lincoln County, MN	$91,500	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Lyon County, MN	$102,300	$33,000	$51,150	$81,850
Mahnomen County, MN	$76,300	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Marshall County, MN	$98,700	$33,000	$49,350	$78,950
Martin County, MN	$86,100	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
McLeod County, MN	$107,300	$33,000	$53,650	$85,850
Meeker County, MN	$101,900	$33,000	$50,950	$81,500
Mille Lacs County, MN	$92,900	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Morrison County, MN	$91,300	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Mower County, MN	$97,800	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Murray County, MN	$97,400	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Nicollet County, MN	$106,500	$33,000	$53,250	$85,200
Nobles County, MN	$83,300	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Norman County, MN	$97,500	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Olmsted County, MN	$135,800	$40,750	$67,900	$106,800
Otter Tail County, MN	$99,700	$33,000	$49,850	$79,750
Pennington County, MN	$111,300	$33,400	$55,650	$89,050
Pine County, MN	$90,800	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Pipestone County, MN	$88,000	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Polk County, MN	$106,800	$33,000	$53,550	$85,700
Pope County, MN	$103,900	$33,000	$51,950	$83,100
Ramsey County, MN	$131,500	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Red Lake County, MN	$106,700	$33,000	$53,350	$85,350
Redwood County, MN	$92,100	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Renville County, MN	$94,200	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Rice County, MN	$108,400	$33,000	$54,200	$86,700
Rock County, MN	$106,100	$33,000	$53,050	$84,900
Roseau County, MN	$95,900	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Scott County, MN	$131,500	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Sherburne County, MN	$131,500	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Sibley County, MN	$105,600	$33,000	$52,800	$84,500
Stearns County, MN	$107,100	$33,000	$53,550	$85,700
Steele County, MN	$117,000	$35,100	$58,500	$93,600
Stevens County, MN	$100,400	$33,000	$50,200	$80,300
St. Louis County, MN	$101,100	$33,000	$50,550	$80,900
Swift County, MN	$82,700	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Todd County, MN	$83,500	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Traverse County, MN	$91,100	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Wabasha County, MN	$107,400	$33,000	$53,700	$85,900
Wadena County, MN	$88,700	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Waseca County, MN	$95,600	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400
Washington County, MN	$131,500	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Watonwan County, MN	$100,200	$33,000	$50,100	$80,150
Wilkin County, MN	$98,100	$33,000	$49,050	$78,500
Winona County, MN	$106,300	$33,000	$53,150	$85,050
Wright County, MN	$131,500	$39,450	$65,750	$105,200
Yellow Medicine County, MN	$95,800	$33,000	$49,000	$78,400

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Frequently asked questions

What are the HUD Income Limits in Minnesota for 2026?

HUD Income Limits in Minnesota for 2026 vary by county. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household across Minnesota's 87 counties spans from $33,000 to $40,750/year. Select a county above for the full household-size breakdown.

When are Income Limits updated in Minnesota?

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

How does HUD calculate Area Median Income?

HUD calculates Area Median Income using data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), adjusted for inflation using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. HUD then publishes income limits at 30%, 50%, and 80% of the adjusted median for each household size.

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