2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Forsyth County, NC

Median Income: $96,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Forsyth County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Forsyth County, NC, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $33,350 for one person or $47,650 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 $96,700.

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	$20,050
2	$22,900
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	$33,350
2	$38,150
3	$42,900
4	$47,650
5	$51,500
6	$55,300
7	$59,100
8	$62,900

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$53,400
2	$61,000
3	$68,650
4	$76,250
5	$82,350
6	$88,450
7	$94,550
8	$100,650

Income limits for all North Carolina counties

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