2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Putnam County, IL

Median Income: $93,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Putnam County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Putnam County, IL, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $33,550 for one person or $47,900 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 $93,300.

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	$20,150
2	$23,000
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	$33,550
2	$38,350
3	$43,150
4	$47,900
5	$51,750
6	$55,600
7	$59,400
8	$63,250

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$53,700
2	$61,350
3	$69,000
4	$76,650
5	$82,800
6	$88,950
7	$95,050
8	$101,200

Income limits for all Illinois counties

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