2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Kalawao County, HI

Median Income: $121,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Kalawao County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Kalawao County, HI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $42,700 for one person or $60,950 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 $121,400.

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	$25,600
2	$29,250
3	$32,900
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	$42,700
2	$48,800
3	$54,900
4	$60,950
5	$65,850
6	$70,750
7	$75,600
8	$80,500

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$68,250
2	$78,000
3	$87,750
4	$97,500
5	$105,300
6	$113,100
7	$120,900
8	$128,700

Income limits for all Hawaii counties

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