2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Caldwell County, NC

Median Income: $85,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Caldwell County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Caldwell County, NC, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $29,850 for one person or $42,600 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 $85,200.

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	$17,900
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$29,850
2	$34,100
3	$38,350
4	$42,600
5	$46,050
6	$49,450
7	$52,850
8	$56,250

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$47,750
2	$54,550
3	$61,350
4	$68,150
5	$73,650
6	$79,100
7	$84,550
8	$90,000

Income limits for all North Carolina counties

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