2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Livingston County, MO

Median Income: $82,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Livingston County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Livingston County, MO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $28,850 for one person or $41,150 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 $82,300.

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	$17,300
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$54,350

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$28,850
2	$32,950
3	$37,050
4	$41,150
5	$44,450
6	$47,750
7	$51,050
8	$54,350

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$46,100
2	$52,700
3	$59,300
4	$65,850
5	$71,150
6	$76,400
7	$81,700
8	$86,950

Income limits for all Missouri counties

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