2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Esmeralda County, NV

Median Income: $116,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Esmeralda County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Esmeralda County, NV, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $39,850 for one person or $56,900 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 — $34,150 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 $116,700.

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	$23,950
2	$27,350
3	$30,750
4	$34,150
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	$39,850
2	$45,500
3	$51,250
4	$56,900
5	$61,450
6	$66,050
7	$70,600
8	$75,150

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$63,750
2	$72,850
3	$81,950
4	$91,050
5	$98,350
6	$105,650
7	$112,950
8	$120,200

Income limits for all Nevada counties

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