See your income tier (Extremely Low / Very Low / Low Income) and how close you are to the next bracket using official HUD FY2026 income limits for your county.
Am I eligible for Section 8?
HUD sets voucher eligibility at ≤80% of Area Median Income (AMI) for household size; 75% of new vouchers must go to households at or below 30% AMI.
Independent estimate — not HUD or PHA advice. voucherfig provides calculations from official HUD FY2026 data for planning purposes only. Your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) sets the actual payment standard, utility allowance, deductions, and eligibility, and may apply local preferences. Always confirm with your PHA before making housing decisions.
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).