2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Hunterdon County, NJ

Median Income: $154,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Hunterdon County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Hunterdon County, NJ, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $54,200 for one person or $77,400 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 — $46,450 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 $154,800.

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	$32,550
2	$37,200
3	$41,850
4	$46,450
5	$50,200
6	$53,900
7	$57,600
8	$61,350

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$54,200
2	$61,950
3	$69,700
4	$77,400
5	$83,600
6	$89,800
7	$96,000
8	$102,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$80,200
2	$91,700
3	$103,150
4	$114,600
5	$123,800
6	$132,950
7	$142,150
8	$151,300

Income limits for all New Jersey counties

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