2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Los Alamos County, NM

Median Income: $182,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Los Alamos County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Los Alamos County, NM, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $59,850 for one person or $85,450 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 — $51,250 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 $182,500.

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	$35,900
2	$41,000
3	$46,150
4	$51,250
5	$55,350
6	$59,450
7	$63,550
8	$67,650

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$59,850
2	$68,400
3	$76,950
4	$85,450
5	$92,300
6	$99,150
7	$106,000
8	$112,800

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 Mexico counties

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