2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Genesee County, NY

Median Income: $97,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Genesee County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Genesee County, NY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $34,050 for one person or $48,600 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 $97,200.

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	$20,450
2	$23,350
3	$27,320
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	$34,050
2	$38,900
3	$43,750
4	$48,600
5	$52,500
6	$56,400
7	$60,300
8	$64,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$54,450
2	$62,200
3	$70,000
4	$77,750
5	$84,000
6	$90,200
7	$96,450
8	$102,650

Income limits for all New York counties

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