2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Lauderdale County, AL

Median Income: $95,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lauderdale County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Lauderdale County, AL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $31,700 for one person or $45,300 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 $95,900.

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	$19,050
2	$21,800
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	$31,700
2	$36,250
3	$40,800
4	$45,300
5	$48,950
6	$52,550
7	$56,200
8	$59,800

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$50,750
2	$58,000
3	$65,250
4	$72,450
5	$78,250
6	$84,050
7	$89,850
8	$95,650

Income limits for all Alabama counties

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