2026 Section 8 Income Limits for American Samoa, AS

Median Income: $38,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in American Samoa?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in American Samoa, AS, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $19,650 for one person or $28,050 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 — $16,850 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 $38,900.

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	$11,800
2	$13,500
3	$15,200
4	$16,850
5	$18,200
6	$19,550
7	$20,900
8	$22,250

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$19,650
2	$22,450
3	$25,250
4	$28,050
5	$30,350
6	$32,550
7	$34,800
8	$37,050

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$31,450
2	$35,950
3	$40,450
4	$44,900
5	$48,500
6	$52,100
7	$55,700
8	$59,300

Income limits for all American Samoa counties

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