2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Elko County, NV

Median Income: $111,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Elko County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Elko County, NV, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $39,050 for one person or $55,750 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 — $33,450 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 $111,500.

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	$23,450
2	$26,800
3	$30,150
4	$33,450
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	$39,050
2	$44,600
3	$50,200
4	$55,750
5	$60,250
6	$64,700
7	$69,150
8	$73,600

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$62,450
2	$71,400
3	$80,300
4	$89,200
5	$96,350
6	$103,500
7	$110,650
8	$117,750

Income limits for all Nevada counties

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