2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Butler County, KY

Median Income: $75,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Butler County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Butler County, KY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $26,350 for one person or $37,600 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 $75,200.

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	$43,650
7	$46,650
8	$49,650

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,350
2	$30,100
3	$33,850
4	$37,600
5	$40,650
6	$43,650
7	$46,650
8	$49,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$42,150
2	$48,150
3	$54,150
4	$60,150
5	$65,000
6	$69,800
7	$74,600
8	$79,400

Income limits for all Kentucky counties

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