2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Merrimack County, NH

Median Income: $128,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Merrimack County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Merrimack County, NH, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $45,050 for one person or $64,300 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 — $38,600 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 $128,600.

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	$27,050
2	$30,900
3	$34,750
4	$38,600
5	$41,700
6	$44,800
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,050
2	$51,450
3	$57,900
4	$64,300
5	$69,450
6	$74,600
7	$79,750
8	$84,900

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$72,050
2	$82,350
3	$92,650
4	$102,900
5	$111,150
6	$119,400
7	$127,600
8	$135,850

Income limits for all New Hampshire counties

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