2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Marion County, MO

Median Income: $80,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Marion County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Marion County, MO, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $28,200 for one person or $40,250 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 $80,500.

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	$16,950
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$49,950
8	$53,150

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$28,200
2	$32,200
3	$36,250
4	$40,250
5	$43,500
6	$46,700
7	$49,950
8	$53,150

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,100
2	$51,550
3	$58,000
4	$64,400
5	$69,600
6	$74,750
7	$79,900
8	$85,050

Income limits for all Missouri counties

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