2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Calhoun County, AR

Median Income: $84,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Calhoun County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Calhoun County, AR, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $29,400 for one person or $41,950 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 $84,500.

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	$17,650
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,400

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$29,400
2	$33,600
3	$37,750
4	$41,950
5	$45,300
6	$48,650
7	$52,050
8	$55,400

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$47,000
2	$53,700
3	$60,400
4	$67,100
5	$72,500
6	$77,850
7	$83,250
8	$88,600

Income limits for all Arkansas counties

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