2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Washtenaw County, MI

Median Income: $142,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Washtenaw County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Washtenaw County, MI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $48,450 for one person or $69,200 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 — $41,500 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 $142,300.

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 $29,050
2 $33,200
3 $37,350
4 $41,500
5 $44,850
6 $48,150
7 $51,500
8 $55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size Limit (Annual)
1 $48,450
2 $55,400
3 $62,300
4 $69,200
5 $74,750
6 $80,300
7 $85,850
8 $91,350

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size Limit (Annual)
1 $74,800
2 $85,450
3 $96,150
4 $106,800
5 $115,350
6 $123,900
7 $132,450
8 $141,000

Income limits for all Michigan counties

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