How often do I recertify my Section 8 voucher?

Most households recertify once a year (every 12 months), reporting any income or household changes within a set window (often 0–30 days). The Recertification Planner models next-year changes and due dates.

Annual Recertification Planner

PHAs recertify income every year. See how an expected income change affects your tenant payment and when you must report it.

Annual recertification planner

PHAs recertify household income yearly. Model your expected change to see the impact on your tenant payment.

Current gross monthly income ($)

Dependents

Elderly/disabled

Expected income change next year: +10%

When did / will it change?

Enter your current income to model next year's recertification.

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).