2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Carson City, NV

Median Income: $91,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Carson City?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Carson City, NV, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $36,000 for one person or $51,400 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 — $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 $91,000.

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	$21,600
2	$24,700
3	$27,800
4	$33,000
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	$36,000
2	$41,100
3	$46,300
4	$51,400
5	$55,550
6	$59,650
7	$63,750
8	$67,850

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$57,600
2	$65,800
3	$74,050
4	$82,250
5	$88,850
6	$95,450
7	$102,000
8	$108,600

Income limits for all Nevada counties

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