2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Barnstable County, MA

Median Income: $123,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Barnstable County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Barnstable County, MA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $49,450 for one person or $70,600 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 — $42,350 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 $123,600.

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	$29,650
2	$33,900
3	$38,150
4	$42,350
5	$45,750
6	$49,150
7	$52,550
8	$55,950

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$49,450
2	$56,500
3	$63,550
4	$70,600
5	$76,250
6	$81,900
7	$87,550
8	$93,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$79,100
2	$90,400
3	$101,700
4	$112,950
5	$122,000
6	$131,050
7	$140,100
8	$149,100

Income limits for all Massachusetts counties

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