2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Orange County, NY

Median Income: $125,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Orange County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Orange County, NY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $44,100 for one person or $62,950 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 — $37,750 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 $125,900.

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	$26,450
2	$30,200
3	$34,000
4	$37,750
5	$40,800
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	$44,100
2	$50,400
3	$56,700
4	$62,950
5	$68,000
6	$73,050
7	$78,100
8	$83,100

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$70,500
2	$80,600
3	$90,650
4	$100,700
5	$108,800
6	$116,850
7	$124,900
8	$132,950

Income limits for all New York counties

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