2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Hawaii County, HI

Median Income: $98,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Hawaii County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Hawaii County, HI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $42,350 for one person or $60,500 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 — $37,950 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 $98,300.

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	$25,450
2	$29,050
3	$32,700
4	$37,950
5	$44,480
6	$51,010
7	$57,540
8	$64,070

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$42,350
2	$48,400
3	$54,450
4	$60,500
5	$65,350
6	$70,200
7	$75,050
8	$79,900

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$67,800
2	$77,450
3	$87,150
4	$96,800
5	$104,550
6	$112,300
7	$120,050
8	$127,800

Income limits for all Hawaii counties

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