2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Linn County, IA

Median Income: $105,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Linn County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Linn County, IA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $36,900 for one person or $52,650 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 $105,300.

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	$22,150
2	$25,300
3	$28,450
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	$36,900
2	$42,150
3	$47,400
4	$52,650
5	$56,900
6	$61,100
7	$65,300
8	$69,500

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$59,000
2	$67,400
3	$75,850
4	$84,250
5	$91,000
6	$97,750
7	$104,500
8	$111,250

Income limits for all Iowa counties

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