2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Montgomery County, KY

Median Income: $76,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Montgomery County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Montgomery County, KY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $26,700 for one person or $38,100 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 $76,200.

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	$16,000
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,200
7	$47,250
8	$50,300

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,700
2	$30,500
3	$34,300
4	$38,100
5	$41,150
6	$44,200
7	$47,250
8	$50,300

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$42,700
2	$48,800
3	$54,900
4	$60,950
5	$65,850
6	$70,750
7	$75,600
8	$80,500

Income limits for all Kentucky counties

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