2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Shelby County, IA

Median Income: $99,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Shelby County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Shelby County, IA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $34,800 for one person or $49,650 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 $99,300.

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	$20,900
2	$23,850
3	$27,320
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	$34,800
2	$39,750
3	$44,700
4	$49,650
5	$53,650
6	$57,600
7	$61,600
8	$65,550

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$55,650
2	$63,600
3	$71,550
4	$79,450
5	$85,850
6	$92,200
7	$98,550
8	$104,900

Income limits for all Iowa counties

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