2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Nicholas County, KY

Median Income: $76,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Nicholas County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Nicholas County, KY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $26,800 for one person or $38,250 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 $76,500.

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	$16,100
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$47,450
8	$50,500

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,800
2	$30,600
3	$34,450
4	$38,250
5	$41,350
6	$44,400
7	$47,450
8	$50,500

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$42,850
2	$49,000
3	$55,100
4	$61,200
5	$66,100
6	$71,000
7	$75,900
8	$80,800

Income limits for all Kentucky counties

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