2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Gordon County, GA

Median Income: $78,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Gordon County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Gordon County, GA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $27,500 for one person or $39,250 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 — $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 $78,500.

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	$16,500
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$48,700
8	$51,850

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$27,500
2	$31,400
3	$35,350
4	$39,250
5	$42,400
6	$45,550
7	$48,700
8	$51,850

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$44,000
2	$50,250
3	$56,550
4	$62,800
5	$67,850
6	$72,850
7	$77,900
8	$82,900

Income limits for all Georgia counties

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