2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Palm Beach County, FL

Median Income: $107,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Palm Beach County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Palm Beach County, FL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $45,000 for one person or $64,250 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 — $38,550 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 $107,600.

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	$27,000
2	$30,850
3	$34,700
4	$38,550
5	$41,650
6	$44,750
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,000
2	$51,400
3	$57,850
4	$64,250
5	$69,400
6	$74,550
7	$79,700
8	$84,850

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$71,950
2	$82,250
3	$92,550
4	$102,800
5	$111,050
6	$119,250
7	$127,500
8	$135,700

Income limits for all Florida counties

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