2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Washington County, MD

Median Income: $105,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Washington County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Washington County, MD, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $36,050 for one person or $51,500 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 $105,100.

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	$21,650
2	$24,750
3	$27,850
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$36,050
2	$41,200
3	$46,350
4	$51,500
5	$55,650
6	$59,750
7	$63,900
8	$68,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$57,700
2	$65,950
3	$74,200
4	$82,400
5	$89,000
6	$95,600
7	$102,200
8	$108,800

Income limits for all Maryland counties

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