2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Albany County, NY

Median Income: $123,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Albany County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Albany County, NY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $43,100 for one person or $61,550 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 — $36,950 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 $123,100.

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	$25,900
2	$29,600
3	$33,300
4	$36,950
5	$39,950
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	$43,100
2	$49,250
3	$55,400
4	$61,550
5	$66,500
6	$71,400
7	$76,350
8	$81,250

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$68,950
2	$78,800
3	$88,650
4	$98,500
5	$106,400
6	$114,300
7	$122,150
8	$130,050

Income limits for all New York counties

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