2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Monroe County, AL

Median Income: $65,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Monroe County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Monroe County, AL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $26,000 for one person or $37,100 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 $65,700.

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	$43,050
7	$46,050
8	$49,000

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,000
2	$29,700
3	$33,400
4	$37,100
5	$40,100
6	$43,050
7	$46,050
8	$49,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$41,550
2	$47,500
3	$53,450
4	$59,350
5	$64,100
6	$68,850
7	$73,600
8	$78,350

Income limits for all Alabama counties

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