2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Garland County, AR

Median Income: $81,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Garland County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Garland County, AR, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $28,150 for one person or $40,200 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 $81,600.

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	$16,900
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$49,850
8	$53,050

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$28,150
2	$32,150
3	$36,150
4	$40,200
5	$43,450
6	$46,600
7	$49,850
8	$53,050

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,000
2	$51,450
3	$57,900
4	$64,300
5	$69,450
6	$74,600
7	$79,750
8	$84,900

Income limits for all Arkansas counties

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