2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Livingston County, MI

Median Income: $129,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Livingston County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Livingston County, MI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $45,150 for one person or $64,500 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 — $38,700 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 $129,000.

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	$27,100
2	$31,000
3	$34,850
4	$38,700
5	$41,800
6	$44,900
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,150
2	$51,600
3	$58,050
4	$64,500
5	$69,700
6	$74,850
7	$80,000
8	$85,150

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$72,250
2	$82,600
3	$92,900
4	$103,200
5	$111,500
6	$119,750
7	$128,000
8	$136,250

Income limits for all Michigan counties

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