2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Ellis County, OK

Median Income: $78,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Ellis County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Ellis County, OK, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $27,350 for one person or $39,050 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 $78,100.

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	$16,450
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$48,450
8	$51,550

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$27,350
2	$31,250
3	$35,150
4	$39,050
5	$42,200
6	$45,300
7	$48,450
8	$51,550

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$43,750
2	$50,000
3	$56,250
4	$62,500
5	$67,500
6	$72,500
7	$77,500
8	$82,500

Income limits for all Oklahoma counties

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