2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Benton County, OR

Median Income: $125,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Benton County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Benton County, OR, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $43,750 for one person or $62,500 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 — $37,500 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 $125,000.

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	$26,250
2	$30,000
3	$33,750
4	$37,500
5	$40,500
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	$43,750
2	$50,000
3	$56,250
4	$62,500
5	$67,500
6	$72,500
7	$77,500
8	$82,500

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$70,000
2	$80,000
3	$90,000
4	$100,000
5	$108,000
6	$116,000
7	$124,000
8	$132,000

Income limits for all Oregon counties

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