2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Bristol city, VA

Median Income: $81,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Bristol city?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Bristol city, VA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $28,650 for one person or $40,900 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 $81,800.

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	$17,200
2	$21,640
3	$27,320
4	$33,000
5	$38,680
6	$44,360
7	$50,040
8	$54,000

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$28,650
2	$32,750
3	$36,850
4	$40,900
5	$44,200
6	$47,450
7	$50,750
8	$54,000

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$45,850
2	$52,400
3	$58,950
4	$65,450
5	$70,700
6	$75,950
7	$81,200
8	$86,400

Income limits for all Virginia counties

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