2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Hardin County, IL

Median Income: $72,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Hardin County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Hardin County, IL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $31,400 for one person or $44,850 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 $72,700.

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	$18,850
2	$21,640
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	$31,400
2	$35,900
3	$40,400
4	$44,850
5	$48,450
6	$52,050
7	$55,650
8	$59,250

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$50,250
2	$57,400
3	$64,600
4	$71,750
5	$77,500
6	$83,250
7	$89,000
8	$94,750

Income limits for all Illinois counties

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