2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Strafford County, NH

Median Income: $140,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Strafford County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Strafford County, NH, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $49,350 for one person or $70,450 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 — $42,250 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 $140,900.

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	$29,600
2	$33,800
3	$38,050
4	$42,250
5	$45,650
6	$49,050
7	$52,400
8	$55,800

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$49,350
2	$56,400
3	$63,450
4	$70,450
5	$76,100
6	$81,750
7	$87,400
8	$93,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$74,800
2	$85,450
3	$96,150
4	$106,800
5	$115,350
6	$123,900
7	$132,450
8	$141,000

Income limits for all New Hampshire counties

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