2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Columbia County, PA

Median Income: $90,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Columbia County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Columbia County, PA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $31,800 for one person or $45,400 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 $90,800.

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	$19,100
2	$21,800
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
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	$31,800
2	$36,350
3	$40,900
4	$45,400
5	$49,050
6	$52,700
7	$56,300
8	$59,950

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$50,900
2	$58,150
3	$65,400
4	$72,650
5	$78,500
6	$84,300
7	$90,100
8	$95,900

Income limits for all Pennsylvania counties

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