2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Putnam County, OH

Median Income: $108,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Putnam County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Putnam County, OH, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $38,100 for one person or $54,400 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 $108,800.

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	$22,900
2	$26,150
3	$29,400
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	$38,100
2	$43,550
3	$49,000
4	$54,400
5	$58,800
6	$63,150
7	$67,500
8	$71,850

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$60,950
2	$69,650
3	$78,350
4	$87,050
5	$94,050
6	$101,000
7	$107,950
8	$114,950

Income limits for all Ohio counties

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