2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Nassau County, NY

Median Income: $164,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Nassau County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Nassau County, NY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $57,550 for one person or $82,150 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 — $49,300 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 $164,300.

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	$34,550
2	$39,450
3	$44,400
4	$49,300
5	$53,250
6	$57,200
7	$61,150
8	$65,100

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$57,550
2	$65,750
3	$73,950
4	$82,150
5	$88,750
6	$95,300
7	$101,900
8	$108,450

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$89,700
2	$102,500
3	$115,300
4	$128,100
5	$138,350
6	$148,600
7	$158,850
8	$169,100

Income limits for all New York counties

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