2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Washington County, RI

2 HUD areas • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Washington County?

HUD sets Washington County, RI income limits separately for 2 areas, so the limit depends on the town where you apply or rent. A household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size to qualify for a Section 8 voucher: $39,250–$45,150 for one person or $56,050–$64,500 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–$38,700 for a family of four. Find your town below.

Rule: 24 CFR 982.201(b). Income counts gross annual income for everyone in the household; your housing authority makes the final determination.

Providence-Fall River, RI-MA

Towns: Charlestown, Exeter, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown. Median family income: $112,100.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$23,600$39,250$62,800
2$26,950$44,850$71,800
3$30,300$50,450$80,750
4$33,650$56,050$89,700
5$38,680$60,550$96,900
6$44,360$65,050$104,100
7$50,040$69,550$111,250
8$55,720$74,000$118,450

Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI

Towns: Hopkinton, New Shoreham, Westerly. Median family income: $129,000.

Household Size 30% (Extremely Low) 50% (Very Low) 80% (Low)
1$27,100$45,150$72,250
2$31,000$51,600$82,600
3$34,850$58,050$92,900
4$38,700$64,500$103,200
5$41,800$69,700$111,500
6$44,900$74,850$119,750
7$50,040$80,000$128,000
8$55,720$85,150$136,250

Income limits for all Rhode Island counties

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