2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Haywood County, NC

Median Income: $86,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Haywood County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Haywood County, NC, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $30,350 for one person or $43,350 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 $86,700.

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	$18,200
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	$30,350
2	$34,700
3	$39,050
4	$43,350
5	$46,850
6	$50,300
7	$53,800
8	$57,250

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$48,550
2	$55,500
3	$62,450
4	$69,350
5	$74,900
6	$80,450
7	$86,000
8	$91,550

Income limits for all North Carolina counties

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