2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Madison County, AL

Median Income: $115,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Madison County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Madison County, AL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $40,300 for one person or $57,550 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 — $34,550 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 $115,100.

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	$24,200
2	$27,650
3	$31,100
4	$34,550
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	$40,300
2	$46,050
3	$51,800
4	$57,550
5	$62,200
6	$66,800
7	$71,400
8	$76,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$64,500
2	$73,700
3	$82,900
4	$92,100
5	$99,500
6	$106,850
7	$114,250
8	$121,600

Income limits for all Alabama counties

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