2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Kauai County, HI

Median Income: $120,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Kauai County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Kauai County, HI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $47,600 for one person or $67,950 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 — $40,750 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 $120,100.

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	$28,550
2	$32,600
3	$36,700
4	$40,750
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	$47,600
2	$54,400
3	$61,200
4	$67,950
5	$73,400
6	$78,850
7	$84,300
8	$89,700

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$76,100
2	$87,000
3	$97,850
4	$108,700
5	$117,400
6	$126,100
7	$134,800
8	$143,500

Income limits for all Hawaii counties

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