2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Worcester County, MD

Median Income: $111,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Worcester County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Worcester County, MD, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $38,900 for one person or $55,550 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 — $33,350 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 $111,100.

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	$23,350
2	$26,700
3	$30,050
4	$33,350
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	$38,900
2	$44,450
3	$50,000
4	$55,550
5	$60,000
6	$64,450
7	$68,900
8	$73,350

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$62,250
2	$71,150
3	$80,050
4	$88,900
5	$96,050
6	$103,150
7	$110,250
8	$117,350

Income limits for all Maryland counties

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