2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Arkansas County, AR

Median Income: $70,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Arkansas County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Arkansas County, AR, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $25,700 for one person or $36,700 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 $70,700.

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	$42,600
7	$45,550
8	$48,450

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$25,700
2	$29,400
3	$33,050
4	$36,700
5	$39,650
6	$42,600
7	$45,550
8	$48,450

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$41,100
2	$47,000
3	$52,850
4	$58,700
5	$63,400
6	$68,100
7	$72,800
8	$77,500

Income limits for all Arkansas counties

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