2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Madison County, TX

Median Income: $92,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Madison County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Madison County, TX, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $32,300 for one person or $46,200 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 — $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 $92,900.

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	$19,400
2	$22,200
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	$32,300
2	$36,950
3	$41,550
4	$46,200
5	$49,900
6	$53,600
7	$57,300
8	$60,950

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$51,750
2	$59,150
3	$66,550
4	$73,900
5	$79,850
6	$85,750
7	$91,650
8	$97,550

Income limits for all Texas counties

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