2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Harrisonburg city, VA

Median Income: $97,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Harrisonburg city?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Harrisonburg city, VA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $34,200 for one person or $48,850 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 $97,700.

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	$20,550
2	$23,450
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	$34,200
2	$39,100
3	$44,000
4	$48,850
5	$52,800
6	$56,700
7	$60,600
8	$64,500

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$54,750
2	$62,550
3	$70,350
4	$78,150
5	$84,450
6	$90,700
7	$96,950
8	$103,200

Income limits for all Virginia counties

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