2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Clarke County, GA

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

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Clarke County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Clarke County, GA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $35,050 for one person or $50,050 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 $100,100.

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	$21,050
2	$24,050
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	$35,050
2	$40,050
3	$45,050
4	$50,050
5	$54,100
6	$58,100
7	$62,100
8	$66,100

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$56,100
2	$64,100
3	$72,100
4	$80,100
5	$86,550
6	$92,950
7	$99,350
8	$105,750

Income limits for all Georgia counties

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