2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Breckinridge County, KY

Median Income: $74,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Breckinridge County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Breckinridge County, KY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $25,950 for one person or $37,050 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 $74,100.

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	$15,960
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$43,000
7	$45,950
8	$48,950

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$25,950
2	$29,650
3	$33,350
4	$37,050
5	$40,050
6	$43,000
7	$45,950
8	$48,950

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$41,550
2	$47,450
3	$53,400
4	$59,300
5	$64,050
6	$68,800
7	$73,550
8	$78,300

Income limits for all Kentucky counties

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