2026 Section 8 Income Limits for McMinn County, TN

Median Income: $79,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in McMinn County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in McMinn County, TN, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $27,750 for one person or $39,600 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 $79,200.

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	$16,650
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$49,150
8	$52,300

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$27,750
2	$31,700
3	$35,650
4	$39,600
5	$42,800
6	$45,950
7	$49,150
8	$52,300

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$44,350
2	$50,700
3	$57,050
4	$63,350
5	$68,450
6	$73,500
7	$78,600
8	$83,650

Income limits for all Tennessee counties

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