2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Winneshiek County, IA

Median Income: $106,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Winneshiek County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Winneshiek County, IA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $37,150 for one person or $53,050 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 $106,100.

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	$22,300
2	$25,500
3	$28,700
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	$37,150
2	$42,450
3	$47,750
4	$53,050
5	$57,300
6	$61,550
7	$65,800
8	$70,050

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$59,450
2	$67,950
3	$76,450
4	$84,900
5	$91,700
6	$98,500
7	$105,300
8	$112,100

Income limits for all Iowa counties

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