2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Centre County, PA

Median Income: $118,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Centre County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Centre County, PA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $41,450 for one person or $59,150 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 — $35,500 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 $118,300.

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	$24,850
2	$28,400
3	$31,950
4	$35,500
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	$41,450
2	$47,350
3	$53,250
4	$59,150
5	$63,900
6	$68,650
7	$73,350
8	$78,100

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$66,300
2	$75,750
3	$85,200
4	$94,650
5	$102,250
6	$109,800
7	$117,400
8	$124,950

Income limits for all Pennsylvania counties

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