2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Galveston County, TX

Median Income: $104,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Galveston County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Galveston County, TX, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $36,400 for one person or $52,000 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 $104,000.

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	$21,850
2	$25,000
3	$28,100
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	$36,400
2	$41,600
3	$46,800
4	$52,000
5	$56,200
6	$60,350
7	$64,500
8	$68,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$58,250
2	$66,600
3	$74,900
4	$83,200
5	$89,900
6	$96,550
7	$103,200
8	$109,850

Income limits for all Texas counties

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