2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Monroe County, FL

Median Income: $129,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Monroe County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Monroe County, FL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $50,200 for one person or $71,650 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 — $43,000 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 $129,600.

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	$30,100
2	$34,400
3	$38,700
4	$43,000
5	$46,450
6	$49,900
7	$53,350
8	$56,800

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$50,200
2	$57,300
3	$64,500
4	$71,650
5	$77,350
6	$83,100
7	$88,850
8	$94,600

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$80,300
2	$91,700
3	$103,200
4	$114,650
5	$123,850
6	$133,000
7	$142,200
8	$151,350

Income limits for all Florida counties

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