2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Berrien County, MI

Median Income: $92,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Berrien County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Berrien County, MI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $32,300 for one person or $46,100 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 $92,200.

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	$19,400
2	$22,150
3	$27,320
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	$32,300
2	$36,900
3	$41,500
4	$46,100
5	$49,800
6	$53,500
7	$57,200
8	$60,900

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$51,650
2	$59,000
3	$66,400
4	$73,750
5	$79,650
6	$85,550
7	$91,450
8	$97,350

Income limits for all Michigan counties

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