2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Grand Traverse County, MI

Median Income: $113,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Grand Traverse County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Grand Traverse County, MI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $39,900 for one person or $56,950 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 — $34,150 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 $113,900.

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	$23,950
2	$27,350
3	$30,750
4	$34,150
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	$39,900
2	$45,600
3	$51,300
4	$56,950
5	$61,550
6	$66,100
7	$70,650
8	$75,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$63,800
2	$72,900
3	$82,000
4	$91,100
5	$98,400
6	$105,700
7	$113,000
8	$120,300

Income limits for all Michigan counties

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