2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Edmonson County, KY

Median Income: $81,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Edmonson County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Edmonson County, KY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $28,500 for one person or $40,700 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 $81,400.

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	$17,100
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$53,750

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$28,500
2	$32,600
3	$36,650
4	$40,700
5	$44,000
6	$47,250
7	$50,500
8	$53,750

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,600
2	$52,100
3	$58,600
4	$65,100
5	$70,350
6	$75,550
7	$80,750
8	$85,950

Income limits for all Kentucky counties

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