2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Boyd County, KY

Median Income: $83,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Boyd County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Boyd County, KY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $29,200 for one person or $41,650 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 $83,300.

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	$17,500
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,000

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$29,200
2	$33,350
3	$37,500
4	$41,650
5	$45,000
6	$48,350
7	$51,650
8	$55,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$46,700
2	$53,350
3	$60,000
4	$66,650
5	$72,000
6	$77,350
7	$82,650
8	$88,000

Income limits for all Kentucky counties

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