2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Westchester County, NY

Median Income: $164,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Westchester County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Westchester County, NY, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $59,400 for one person or $84,800 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 — $50,900 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 $164,200.

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	$35,650
2	$40,750
3	$45,850
4	$50,900
5	$55,000
6	$59,050
7	$63,150
8	$67,200

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$59,400
2	$67,850
3	$76,350
4	$84,800
5	$91,600
6	$98,400
7	$105,200
8	$111,950

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$88,100
2	$100,700
3	$113,300
4	$125,850
5	$135,950
6	$146,000
7	$156,100
8	$166,150

Income limits for all New York counties

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