2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Elmore County, AL

Median Income: $88,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Elmore County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Elmore County, AL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $31,100 for one person or $44,400 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 $88,800.

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	$18,700
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$31,100
2	$35,550
3	$40,000
4	$44,400
5	$48,000
6	$51,550
7	$55,100
8	$58,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$49,750
2	$56,850
3	$63,950
4	$71,050
5	$76,750
6	$82,450
7	$88,150
8	$93,800

Income limits for all Alabama counties

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