2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Knox County, MO

Median Income: $80,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Knox County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Knox County, MO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $28,350 for one person or $40,450 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 $80,900.

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	$17,000
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$53,400

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$28,350
2	$32,400
3	$36,450
4	$40,450
5	$43,700
6	$46,950
7	$50,200
8	$53,400

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,300
2	$51,800
3	$58,250
4	$64,700
5	$69,900
6	$75,100
7	$80,250
8	$85,450

Income limits for all Missouri counties

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