2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Escambia County, FL

Median Income: $92,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Escambia County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Escambia County, FL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $32,650 for one person or $46,600 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 $92,800.

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 $19,600
2 $22,400
3 $27,320
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 $32,650
2 $37,300
3 $41,950
4 $46,600
5 $50,350
6 $54,100
7 $57,850
8 $61,550

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size Limit (Annual)
1 $52,250
2 $59,700
3 $67,150
4 $74,600
5 $80,600
6 $86,550
7 $92,550
8 $98,500

Income limits for all Florida counties

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