2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Caldwell County, KY

Median Income: $76,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Caldwell County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Caldwell County, KY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $26,600 for one person or $38,000 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 $76,000.

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	$16,000
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,100
7	$47,150
8	$50,200

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,600
2	$30,400
3	$34,200
4	$38,000
5	$41,050
6	$44,100
7	$47,150
8	$50,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$42,600
2	$48,650
3	$54,750
4	$60,800
5	$65,700
6	$70,550
7	$75,400
8	$80,300

Income limits for all Kentucky counties

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