What are HUD income limits for Section 8?

HUD publishes four thresholds per household size: Extremely Low (30% AMI), Very Low (50% AMI), Low (80% AMI), and the 30%/50%/80% used for voucher eligibility. voucherfig shows the FY2026 limits for every U.S. county.

Do income limits change by household size?

Yes. Limits scale with household size using HUD’s household-size adjustment factors. A family of four has a much higher limit than a single person in the same county.

Section 8 Income Limits by County

Check whether your household income qualifies for a Housing Choice Voucher. Voucher eligibility generally requires income at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).

Check Section 8 eligibility

State

Household size

Gross annual household income ($)

Figures are the official HUD FY2026 Section 8 income limits for the selected county (effective 2026-08-23). Your PHA confirms final eligibility and may apply local preferences.

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).