2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Beaufort County, SC

Median Income: $113,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Beaufort County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Beaufort County, SC, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $39,550 for one person or $56,500 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 — $33,900 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 $113,000.

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 $23,750
2 $27,150
3 $30,550
4 $33,900
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 $39,550
2 $45,200
3 $50,850
4 $56,500
5 $61,050
6 $65,550
7 $70,100
8 $74,600

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size Limit (Annual)
1 $63,300
2 $72,350
3 $81,400
4 $90,400
5 $97,650
6 $104,900
7 $112,100
8 $119,350

Income limits for all South Carolina counties

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