2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Monmouth County, NJ

Median Income: $140,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Monmouth County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Monmouth County, NJ, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $49,250 for one person or $70,300 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 — $42,200 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 $140,600.

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	$29,550
2	$33,800
3	$38,000
4	$42,200
5	$45,600
6	$49,000
7	$52,350
8	$55,750

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$49,250
2	$56,250
3	$63,300
4	$70,300
5	$75,950
6	$81,550
7	$87,200
8	$92,800

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$76,000
2	$86,850
3	$97,700
4	$108,550
5	$117,250
6	$125,950
7	$134,650
8	$143,300

Income limits for all New Jersey counties

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