2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Johnson County, KY

Median Income: $64,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Johnson County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Johnson County, KY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $25,200 for one person or $35,950 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 $64,100.

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	$41,750
7	$44,600
8	$47,500

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$25,200
2	$28,800
3	$32,400
4	$35,950
5	$38,850
6	$41,750
7	$44,600
8	$47,500

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$40,250
2	$46,000
3	$51,750
4	$57,500
5	$62,100
6	$66,700
7	$71,300
8	$75,900

Income limits for all Kentucky counties

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