2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Sebastian County, AR

Median Income: $76,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Sebastian County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Sebastian County, AR, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $26,900 for one person or $38,400 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 $76,800.

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	$16,150
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$47,650
8	$50,700

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,900
2	$30,750
3	$34,600
4	$38,400
5	$41,500
6	$44,550
7	$47,650
8	$50,700

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$43,050
2	$49,200
3	$55,350
4	$61,450
5	$66,400
6	$71,300
7	$76,200
8	$81,150

Income limits for all Arkansas counties

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