2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Manistee County, MI

Median Income: $85,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Manistee County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Manistee County, MI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $29,950 for one person or $42,750 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 $85,500.

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	$18,000
2	$21,640
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	$29,950
2	$34,200
3	$38,500
4	$42,750
5	$46,200
6	$49,600
7	$53,050
8	$56,450

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$47,900
2	$54,750
3	$61,600
4	$68,400
5	$73,900
6	$79,350
7	$84,850
8	$90,300

Income limits for all Michigan counties

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