2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Rowan County, KY

Median Income: $75,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Rowan County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Rowan County, KY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $26,500 for one person or $37,850 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 $75,700.

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	$43,950
7	$46,950
8	$50,000

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$26,500
2	$30,300
3	$34,100
4	$37,850
5	$40,900
6	$43,950
7	$46,950
8	$50,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$42,400
2	$48,450
3	$54,500
4	$60,550
5	$65,400
6	$70,250
7	$75,100
8	$79,950

Income limits for all Kentucky counties

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