2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Yell County, AR

Median Income: $73,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Yell County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Yell County, AR, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $25,900 for one person or $36,950 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 $73,900.

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	$42,900
7	$45,850
8	$48,800

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$25,900
2	$29,600
3	$33,300
4	$36,950
5	$39,950
6	$42,900
7	$45,850
8	$48,800

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$41,400
2	$47,300
3	$53,200
4	$59,100
5	$63,850
6	$68,600
7	$73,300
8	$78,050

Income limits for all Arkansas counties

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