2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Benton County, AR

Median Income: $106,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Benton County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Benton County, AR, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $37,450 for one person or $53,450 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 $106,900.

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	$22,450
2	$25,650
3	$28,850
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	$37,450
2	$42,800
3	$48,150
4	$53,450
5	$57,750
6	$62,050
7	$66,300
8	$70,600

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$59,850
2	$68,400
3	$76,950
4	$85,500
5	$92,350
6	$99,200
7	$106,050
8	$112,900

Income limits for all Arkansas counties

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