2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Hamilton County, NE

Median Income: $113,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Hamilton County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Hamilton County, NE, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $39,700 for one person or $56,700 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 — $34,000 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 $113,400.

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	$23,800
2	$27,200
3	$30,600
4	$34,000
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	$39,700
2	$45,400
3	$51,050
4	$56,700
5	$61,250
6	$65,800
7	$70,350
8	$74,850

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$63,500
2	$72,600
3	$81,650
4	$90,700
5	$98,000
6	$105,250
7	$112,500
8	$119,750

Income limits for all Nebraska counties

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