2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Emmet County, MI

Median Income: $101,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Emmet County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Emmet County, MI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $35,600 for one person or $50,850 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 $101,700.

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	$21,350
2	$24,400
3	$27,450
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	$35,600
2	$40,700
3	$45,800
4	$50,850
5	$54,950
6	$59,000
7	$63,100
8	$67,150

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$56,950
2	$65,100
3	$73,250
4	$81,350
5	$87,900
6	$94,400
7	$100,900
8	$107,400

Income limits for all Michigan counties

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