2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Rutherford County, TN

Median Income: $116,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Rutherford County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Rutherford County, TN, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $40,650 for one person or $58,050 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 — $34,850 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 $116,100.

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	$24,400
2	$27,900
3	$31,400
4	$34,850
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	$40,650
2	$46,450
3	$52,250
4	$58,050
5	$62,700
6	$67,350
7	$72,000
8	$76,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$65,050
2	$74,350
3	$83,650
4	$92,900
5	$100,350
6	$107,800
7	$115,200
8	$122,650

Income limits for all Tennessee counties

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