2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Orange County, TX

Median Income: $87,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Orange County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Orange County, TX, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $30,700 for one person or $43,850 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 $87,700.

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	$18,450
2	$21,640
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	$30,700
2	$35,100
3	$39,500
4	$43,850
5	$47,400
6	$50,900
7	$54,400
8	$57,900

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$49,150
2	$56,150
3	$63,150
4	$70,150
5	$75,800
6	$81,400
7	$87,000
8	$92,600

Income limits for all Texas counties

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