2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Hemphill County, TX

Median Income: $119,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Hemphill County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Hemphill County, TX, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $40,000 for one person or $57,200 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 — $34,300 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 $119,400.

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	$24,050
2	$27,450
3	$30,900
4	$34,300
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	$40,000
2	$45,750
3	$51,450
4	$57,200
5	$61,800
6	$66,350
7	$70,950
8	$75,500

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$64,050
2	$73,200
3	$82,350
4	$91,500
5	$98,850
6	$106,150
7	$113,500
8	$120,800

Income limits for all Texas counties

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