2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Clarke County, AL

Median Income: $75,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Clarke County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Clarke County, AL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $26,500 for one person or $37,800 for a family of four, under HUD's 2026 limits effective May 1, 2026. Housing authorities must give at least 75% of new vouchers each year to families at or below the Extremely Low Income (30%) limit — $33,000 for a family of four here. The 80% "low income" limit applies to other programs and to a few voucher exceptions. The area median family income HUD used is $75,600.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Extremely Low Income (30%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$15,960
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$43,850
7	$46,900
8	$49,900

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,500
2	$30,250
3	$34,050
4	$37,800
5	$40,850
6	$43,850
7	$46,900
8	$49,900

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$42,350
2	$48,400
3	$54,450
4	$60,500
5	$65,350
6	$70,200
7	$75,050
8	$79,900

Income limits for all Alabama counties

Source: HUD income limits. Always verify with your local PHA.