2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Lenoir County, NC

Median Income: $65,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lenoir County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Lenoir County, NC, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $27,450 for one person or $39,150 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 — $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 $65,100.

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	$16,450
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$48,550
8	$51,700

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$27,450
2	$31,350
3	$35,250
4	$39,150
5	$42,300
6	$45,450
7	$48,550
8	$51,700

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$43,900
2	$50,150
3	$56,400
4	$62,650
5	$67,700
6	$72,700
7	$77,700
8	$82,700

Income limits for all North Carolina counties

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