2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Lorain County, OH

Median Income: $105,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Lorain County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Lorain County, OH, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $36,750 for one person or $52,500 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 $105,000.

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	$22,050
2	$25,200
3	$28,350
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	$36,750
2	$42,000
3	$47,250
4	$52,500
5	$56,700
6	$60,900
7	$65,100
8	$69,300

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$58,800
2	$67,200
3	$75,600
4	$84,000
5	$90,750
6	$97,450
7	$104,200
8	$110,900

Income limits for all Ohio counties

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