2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Kent County, MI

Median Income: $106,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Kent County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Kent County, MI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $37,350 for one person or $53,300 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 $106,600.

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	$22,400
2	$25,600
3	$28,800
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	$37,350
2	$42,650
3	$48,000
4	$53,300
5	$57,600
6	$61,850
7	$66,100
8	$70,400

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$59,750
2	$68,250
3	$76,800
4	$85,300
5	$92,150
6	$98,950
7	$105,800
8	$112,600

Income limits for all Michigan counties

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