2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Clay County, TX

Median Income: $91,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Clay County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Clay County, TX, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $31,950 for one person or $45,600 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 $91,200.

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	$19,150
2	$21,900
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
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	$31,950
2	$36,500
3	$41,050
4	$45,600
5	$49,250
6	$52,900
7	$56,550
8	$60,200

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$51,100
2	$58,400
3	$65,700
4	$72,950
5	$78,800
6	$84,650
7	$90,500
8	$96,300

Income limits for all Texas counties

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