2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Mercer County, OH

Median Income: $102,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Mercer County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Mercer County, OH, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $35,850 for one person or $51,200 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 $102,400.

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	$21,500
2	$24,600
3	$27,650
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	$35,850
2	$41,000
3	$46,100
4	$51,200
5	$55,300
6	$59,400
7	$63,500
8	$67,600

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$57,350
2	$65,550
3	$73,750
4	$81,900
5	$88,500
6	$95,050
7	$101,600
8	$108,150

Income limits for all Ohio counties

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