2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Kent County, DE

Median Income: $112,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Kent County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Kent County, DE, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $37,700 for one person or $53,900 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 $112,100.

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	$22,650
2	$25,900
3	$29,150
4	$33,000
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	$37,700
2	$43,100
3	$48,500
4	$53,900
5	$58,200
6	$62,500
7	$66,850
8	$71,150

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$60,350
2	$69,000
3	$77,600
4	$86,200
5	$93,100
6	$100,000
7	$106,900
8	$113,800

Income limits for all Delaware counties

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