2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Benton County, IN

Median Income: $100,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Benton County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Benton County, IN, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $34,850 for one person or $49,800 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 $100,000.

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	$20,950
2	$23,950
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	$34,850
2	$39,850
3	$44,800
4	$49,800
5	$53,800
6	$57,800
7	$61,800
8	$65,750

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$55,800
2	$63,800
3	$71,750
4	$79,700
5	$86,100
6	$92,500
7	$98,850
8	$105,250

Income limits for all Indiana counties

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