2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Fairfax County, VA

Median Income: $166,100 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Fairfax County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Fairfax County, VA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $58,150 for one person or $83,050 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 — $49,850 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 $166,100.

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	$34,900
2	$39,900
3	$44,900
4	$49,850
5	$53,850
6	$57,850
7	$61,850
8	$65,850

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$58,150
2	$66,450
3	$74,750
4	$83,050
5	$89,700
6	$96,350
7	$103,000
8	$109,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$74,800
2	$85,450
3	$96,150
4	$106,800
5	$115,350
6	$123,900
7	$132,450
8	$141,000

Income limits for all Virginia counties

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