2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Macon County, NC

Median Income: $79,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Macon County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Macon County, NC, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $27,700 for one person or $39,550 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 $79,100.

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	$16,650
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$49,050
8	$52,250

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$27,700
2	$31,650
3	$35,600
4	$39,550
5	$42,750
6	$45,900
7	$49,050
8	$52,250

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$44,350
2	$50,650
3	$57,000
4	$63,300
5	$68,400
6	$73,450
7	$78,500
8	$83,600

Income limits for all North Carolina counties

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