2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Honolulu County, HI

Median Income: $133,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Honolulu County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Honolulu County, HI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $53,900 for one person or $77,000 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 — $46,200 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 $133,400.

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	$32,350
2	$37,000
3	$41,600
4	$46,200
5	$49,900
6	$53,600
7	$57,540
8	$64,070

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$53,900
2	$61,600
3	$69,300
4	$77,000
5	$83,200
6	$89,350
7	$95,500
8	$101,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$86,250
2	$98,600
3	$110,900
4	$123,200
5	$133,100
6	$142,950
7	$152,800
8	$162,650

Income limits for all Hawaii counties

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