2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Maricopa County, AZ

Median Income: $112,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Maricopa County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Maricopa County, AZ, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $39,350 for one person or $56,200 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 — $33,700 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 $112,400.

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	$23,600
2	$27,000
3	$30,350
4	$33,700
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$39,350
2	$45,000
3	$50,600
4	$56,200
5	$60,700
6	$65,200
7	$69,700
8	$74,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$62,950
2	$71,950
3	$80,950
4	$89,900
5	$97,100
6	$104,300
7	$111,500
8	$118,700

Income limits for all Arizona counties

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