2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Carroll County, IA

Median Income: $103,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Carroll County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Carroll County, IA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $36,400 for one person or $51,950 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 — $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 $103,900.

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	$21,850
2	$24,950
3	$28,050
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$36,400
2	$41,600
3	$46,800
4	$51,950
5	$56,150
6	$60,300
7	$64,450
8	$68,600

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$58,200
2	$66,500
3	$74,800
4	$83,100
5	$89,750
6	$96,400
7	$103,050
8	$109,700

Income limits for all Iowa counties

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