2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Baltimore city, MD

Median Income: $134,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Baltimore city?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Baltimore city, MD, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $46,900 for one person or $67,000 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 — $40,200 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 $134,000.

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	$28,150
2	$32,200
3	$36,200
4	$40,200
5	$43,450
6	$46,650
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$46,900
2	$53,600
3	$60,300
4	$67,000
5	$72,400
6	$77,750
7	$83,100
8	$88,450

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 Maryland counties

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