2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Dukes County, MA

Median Income: $163,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Dukes County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Dukes County, MA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $57,100 for one person or $81,550 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 — $48,950 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 $163,100.

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	$34,300
2	$39,200
3	$44,100
4	$48,950
5	$52,900
6	$56,800
7	$60,700
8	$64,650

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$57,100
2	$65,250
3	$73,400
4	$81,550
5	$88,100
6	$94,600
7	$101,150
8	$107,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$74,800
2	$85,450
3	$96,150
4	$106,800
5	$115,350
6	$123,900
7	$132,450
8	$141,000

Income limits for all Massachusetts counties

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