2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Union County, OH

Median Income: $146,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Union County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Union County, OH, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $49,350 for one person or $70,500 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 — $42,300 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 $146,700.

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	$29,650
2	$33,850
3	$38,100
4	$42,300
5	$45,700
6	$49,100
7	$52,500
8	$55,850

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$49,350
2	$56,400
3	$63,450
4	$70,500
5	$76,150
6	$81,800
7	$87,450
8	$93,100

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$74,800
2	$85,450
3	$96,150
4	$106,800
5	$115,350
6	$123,900
7	$132,450
8	$141,000

Income limits for all Ohio counties

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