What deductions can I claim on a Section 8 application?

HUD permits: $480/year per dependent child under 18 (or a full-time student), $525/year per elderly (62+) or disabled household member, and unreimbursed medical or childcare costs above 3% of gross income. These lower your adjusted income and thus your rent share.

HUD Deduction Worksheet

HUD lets you subtract several expenses from your income before calculating your rent. Use this worksheet to find your adjusted monthly income.

HUD deduction worksheet

These deductions lower your adjusted income, which drives your tenant payment (TTP). Enter what applies to your household.

Household gross monthly income ($)

Dependents ($480/yr ea)

Elderly/disabled ($525/yr ea)

Childcare / mo ($)

Medical / mo ($)*

*Elderly/disabled HH only; first $35/mo not deductible

Disability assistance / mo ($)

Excluded entirely from income

Adjusted monthly income

$0 /mo

Gross monthly income$0

Total HUD deductions−$0

Adjusted annual income$0

Breakdown of deductions

Dependents (0 × $480/yr): $0/mo
Elderly/disabled (0 × $525/yr): $0/mo
Childcare (dollar-for-dollar): $0/mo
Medical (above $35/mo, elderly/disabled only): $0/mo
Disability assistance (excluded): $0/mo

Use this adjusted income in the Voucher Calculator for a more accurate TTP / HAP estimate.

Method: 24 CFR § 982.202 allowable deductions. Standard figures FY2026.

About this tool

Maintained by the voucherfig research team. Figures derive from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY2026 Fair Market Rent County Level Data (revised; effective 2026-05-21) and 24 CFR § 982. Calculation methodology reviewed against HUD Handbook 7420.10.

Data retrieved: 2026-08-23. HUD data is public domain (U.S. federal government work).