2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Deschutes County, OR

Median Income: $120,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Deschutes County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Deschutes County, OR, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $42,100 for one person or $60,100 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 — $36,050 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 $120,200.

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	$25,250
2	$28,850
3	$32,450
4	$36,050
5	$38,950
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	$42,100
2	$48,100
3	$54,100
4	$60,100
5	$64,950
6	$69,750
7	$74,550
8	$79,350

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$67,350
2	$76,950
3	$86,550
4	$96,150
5	$103,850
6	$111,550
7	$119,250
8	$126,950

Income limits for all Oregon counties

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