2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Madison County, KY

Median Income: $85,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Madison County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Madison County, KY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $30,050 for one person or $42,900 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 $85,800.

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	$18,050
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$30,050
2	$34,350
3	$38,650
4	$42,900
5	$46,350
6	$49,800
7	$53,200
8	$56,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$48,100
2	$54,950
3	$61,800
4	$68,650
5	$74,150
6	$79,650
7	$85,150
8	$90,650

Income limits for all Kentucky counties

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