2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Carroll County, MO

Median Income: $81,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Carroll County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Carroll County, MO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $28,450 for one person or $40,600 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 $81,200.

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	$17,050
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$53,600

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$28,450
2	$32,500
3	$36,550
4	$40,600
5	$43,850
6	$47,100
7	$50,350
8	$53,600

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,500
2	$52,000
3	$58,500
4	$64,950
5	$70,150
6	$75,350
7	$80,550
8	$85,750

Income limits for all Missouri counties

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