2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Cumberland County, NC

Median Income: $81,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Cumberland County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Cumberland County, NC, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $28,700 for one person or $40,950 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 $81,900.

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	$17,200
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$54,100

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$28,700
2	$32,800
3	$36,900
4	$40,950
5	$44,250
6	$47,550
7	$50,800
8	$54,100

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,850
2	$52,400
3	$58,950
4	$65,500
5	$70,750
6	$76,000
7	$81,250
8	$86,500

Income limits for all North Carolina counties

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