2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Johnston County, NC

Median Income: $132,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Johnston County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Johnston County, NC, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $46,350 for one person or $66,150 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 — $39,700 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 $132,300.

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	$27,800
2	$31,800
3	$35,750
4	$39,700
5	$42,900
6	$46,100
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$46,350
2	$52,950
3	$59,550
4	$66,150
5	$71,450
6	$76,750
7	$82,050
8	$87,350

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$74,100
2	$84,700
3	$95,300
4	$105,850
5	$114,350
6	$122,800
7	$131,300
8	$139,750

Income limits for all North Carolina counties

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