2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Northampton County, PA

Median Income: $104,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Northampton County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Northampton County, PA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $36,550 for one person or $52,200 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 $104,400.

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	$21,950
2	$25,050
3	$28,200
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	$36,550
2	$41,800
3	$47,000
4	$52,200
5	$56,400
6	$60,600
7	$64,750
8	$68,950

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$58,450
2	$66,800
3	$75,150
4	$83,500
5	$90,200
6	$96,900
7	$103,550
8	$110,250

Income limits for all Pennsylvania counties

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