2026 Section 8 Income Limits for DuPage County, IL

Median Income: $121,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in DuPage County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in DuPage County, IL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $42,550 for one person or $60,750 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 — $36,450 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 $121,500.

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	$25,550
2	$29,200
3	$32,850
4	$36,450
5	$39,400
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	$42,550
2	$48,600
3	$54,700
4	$60,750
5	$65,650
6	$70,500
7	$75,350
8	$80,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$68,050
2	$77,800
3	$87,500
4	$97,200
5	$105,000
6	$112,800
7	$120,550
8	$128,350

Income limits for all Illinois counties

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