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HUD Open Data · 2026

What Are the Income Limits in Washington County, Minnesota?

$131,500/yr 0.7%vs 2025 ($132,400)

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro · HUD Income Limits (AMI) for Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, MN

The HUD Income Limits (2026) for Washington County, Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area) show a median income of $131,500 a year. The 30% AMI limit for a 4-person household is $39,450, 50% AMI is $65,750, and 80% AMI is $105,200. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development & Research, 2026 Income Limits.

Median Income in Washington County, MN and Neighbouring Counties

PierceWashington County: $131,500Chisago: $131,500PolkSt. CroixRamsey: $131,500Dakota: $131,500Anoka: $131,500$131,500$131,500$131,500$131,500$131,500

Income Limits by Household Size

Household Size30% AMI50% AMI80% AMI
1$27,650$46,050$73,650
2$31,600$52,600$84,200
3$35,550$59,200$94,700
4$39,450$65,750$105,200
5$42,650$71,050$113,650
6$45,800$76,300$122,050
7$50,040$81,550$130,450
8$55,720$86,800$138,900

How does Washington County, MN compare?

Median income ranked against all counties in Minnesota.

Higher income limits than 98% of counties in Minnesota · 3rd of 87

Lowest: Nobles County($83,300)
Highest: Olmsted County($135,800)
#CountyValue
1Olmsted County$135,800
1Dodge County$135,800
3Anoka County$131,500
3Washington County(you are here)$131,500
… 81 more …
85Nobles County$83,300
86Swift County$82,700
87Mahnomen County$76,300

Frequently asked questions

What are the Income Limits in Washington County, Minnesota for 2026?

The area median income in Washington County, Minnesota is $131,500 a year for 2026 (HUD applies one figure across the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area). For a four-person household, the limits work out to $39,450 at 30% of the median (extremely low income), $65,750 at 50% (very low income), and $105,200 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 Washington County, Minnesota?

HUD puts the area median income for Washington County, Minnesota at $131,500 a year in 2026.

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

For 2026, the 80% AMI (low income) limit for a 2-person household in Washington County, Minnesota is $84,200 a year. At 50% AMI (very low income) the 2-person limit is $52,600, and at 30% AMI (extremely low income) it is $31,600. Limits for other household sizes are in the table above.

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

HUD publishes 2026 limits for household sizes 1 through 8. At 80% AMI in Washington County, the limit is $73,650 for a 1-person household, $84,200 for 2 people, $105,200 for 4 people, and $138,900 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 Washington 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.