2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Cape May County, NJ

Median Income: $115,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Cape May County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Cape May County, NJ, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $40,550 for one person or $57,900 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 — $34,750 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 $115,800.

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	$24,350
2	$27,800
3	$31,300
4	$34,750
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	$40,550
2	$46,350
3	$52,150
4	$57,900
5	$62,550
6	$67,200
7	$71,800
8	$76,450

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$64,900
2	$74,150
3	$83,400
4	$92,650
5	$100,100
6	$107,500
7	$114,900
8	$122,300

Income limits for all New Jersey counties

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