2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Lincoln County, NC

Median Income: $105,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lincoln County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Lincoln County, NC, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $37,000 for one person or $52,800 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 $105,600.

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	$22,200
2	$25,400
3	$28,550
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	$37,000
2	$42,250
3	$47,550
4	$52,800
5	$57,050
6	$61,250
7	$65,500
8	$69,700

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$59,150
2	$67,600
3	$76,050
4	$84,500
5	$91,300
6	$98,050
7	$104,800
8	$111,550

Income limits for all North Carolina counties

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