2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Gallatin County, MT

Median Income: $130,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Gallatin County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Gallatin County, MT, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $45,600 for one person or $65,100 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 — $39,050 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 $130,200.

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	$27,350
2	$31,250
3	$35,150
4	$39,050
5	$42,200
6	$45,300
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,600
2	$52,100
3	$58,600
4	$65,100
5	$70,350
6	$75,550
7	$80,750
8	$85,950

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$72,950
2	$83,350
3	$93,750
4	$104,150
5	$112,500
6	$120,850
7	$129,150
8	$137,500

Income limits for all Montana counties

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