2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Washington County, TN

Median Income: $76,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Washington County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Washington County, TN, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $28,250 for one person or $40,300 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 $76,800.

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	$16,950
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,000
8	$53,200

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$28,250
2	$32,300
3	$36,300
4	$40,300
5	$43,550
6	$46,750
7	$50,000
8	$53,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,150
2	$51,600
3	$58,050
4	$64,500
5	$69,700
6	$74,850
7	$80,000
8	$85,150

Income limits for all Tennessee counties

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