2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Dona Ana County, NM

Median Income: $79,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Dona Ana County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Dona Ana County, NM, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $27,200 for one person or $38,850 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 — $33,000 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 $79,900.

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	$16,350
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$48,200
8	$51,300

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$27,200
2	$31,100
3	$35,000
4	$38,850
5	$42,000
6	$45,100
7	$48,200
8	$51,300

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$43,550
2	$49,750
3	$55,950
4	$62,150
5	$67,150
6	$72,100
7	$77,100
8	$82,050

Income limits for all New Mexico counties

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