2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Marion County, IA

Median Income: $104,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Marion County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Marion County, IA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $36,650 for one person or $52,350 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 $104,700.

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	$22,000
2	$25,150
3	$28,300
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	$36,650
2	$41,900
3	$47,150
4	$52,350
5	$56,550
6	$60,750
7	$64,950
8	$69,150

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$58,650
2	$67,000
3	$75,400
4	$83,750
5	$90,450
6	$97,150
7	$103,850
8	$110,550

Income limits for all Iowa counties

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