2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Polk County, TX

Median Income: $77,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Polk County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Polk County, TX, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $29,300 for one person or $41,850 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 $77,300.

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	$17,600
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$55,250

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$29,300
2	$33,500
3	$37,700
4	$41,850
5	$45,200
6	$48,550
7	$51,900
8	$55,250

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$46,900
2	$53,600
3	$60,300
4	$66,950
5	$72,350
6	$77,700
7	$83,050
8	$88,400

Income limits for all Texas counties

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