2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Seward County, NE

Median Income: $106,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Seward County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Seward County, NE, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $38,000 for one person or $54,250 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 $106,200.

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	$22,800
2	$26,050
3	$29,300
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	$38,000
2	$43,450
3	$48,850
4	$54,250
5	$58,650
6	$62,950
7	$67,350
8	$71,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$60,800
2	$69,450
3	$78,150
4	$86,800
5	$93,800
6	$100,700
7	$107,650
8	$114,600

Income limits for all Nebraska counties

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