2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Providence County, RI

Median Income: $112,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Providence County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Providence County, RI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $39,250 for one person or $56,050 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 — $33,650 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 $112,100.

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	$23,600
2	$26,950
3	$30,300
4	$33,650
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	$39,250
2	$44,850
3	$50,450
4	$56,050
5	$60,550
6	$65,050
7	$69,550
8	$74,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$62,800
2	$71,800
3	$80,750
4	$89,700
5	$96,900
6	$104,100
7	$111,250
8	$118,450

Income limits for all Rhode Island counties

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