2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Lincoln County, AR

Median Income: $73,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lincoln County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Lincoln County, AR, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $25,550 for one person or $36,500 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 $73,000.

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	$42,350
7	$45,300
8	$48,200

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$25,550
2	$29,200
3	$32,850
4	$36,500
5	$39,450
6	$42,350
7	$45,300
8	$48,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$40,900
2	$46,750
3	$52,600
4	$58,400
5	$63,100
6	$67,750
7	$72,450
8	$77,100

Income limits for all Arkansas counties

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