2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Polk County, FL

Median Income: $83,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Polk County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Polk County, FL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $30,600 for one person or $43,650 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 — $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 $83,900.

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	$18,350
2	$21,640
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	$30,600
2	$34,950
3	$39,300
4	$43,650
5	$47,150
6	$50,650
7	$54,150
8	$57,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$48,900
2	$55,900
3	$62,900
4	$69,850
5	$75,450
6	$81,050
7	$86,650
8	$92,250

Income limits for all Florida counties

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