2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Frederick County, VA

Median Income: $107,000 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Frederick County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Frederick County, VA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $37,650 for one person or $53,750 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 $107,000.

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	$22,600
2	$25,800
3	$29,050
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	$37,650
2	$43,000
3	$48,400
4	$53,750
5	$58,050
6	$62,350
7	$66,650
8	$70,950

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$60,200
2	$68,800
3	$77,400
4	$86,000
5	$92,900
6	$99,800
7	$106,650
8	$113,550

Income limits for all Virginia counties

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