2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Dallas County, AR

Median Income: $71,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Dallas County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Dallas County, AR, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $25,450 for one person or $36,250 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 $71,600.

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	$42,100
7	$45,000
8	$47,900

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$25,450
2	$29,050
3	$32,650
4	$36,250
5	$39,200
6	$42,100
7	$45,000
8	$47,900

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$40,650
2	$46,450
3	$52,250
4	$58,000
5	$62,700
6	$67,350
7	$72,000
8	$76,600

Income limits for all Arkansas counties

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