2026 Section 8 Income Limits for New Hanover County, NC

Median Income: $109,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in New Hanover County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in New Hanover County, NC, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $38,250 for one person or $54,600 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 $109,200.

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	$22,950
2	$26,200
3	$29,500
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	$38,250
2	$43,700
3	$49,150
4	$54,600
5	$59,000
6	$63,350
7	$67,750
8	$72,100

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$61,150
2	$69,900
3	$78,650
4	$87,350
5	$94,350
6	$101,350
7	$108,350
8	$115,350

Income limits for all North Carolina counties

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