2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Middlesex County, VA

Median Income: $102,200 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Middlesex County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Middlesex County, VA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $35,800 for one person or $51,100 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 $102,200.

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	$21,500
2	$24,550
3	$27,600
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	$35,800
2	$40,900
3	$46,000
4	$51,100
5	$55,200
6	$59,300
7	$63,400
8	$67,500

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$57,250
2	$65,400
3	$73,600
4	$81,750
5	$88,300
6	$94,850
7	$101,400
8	$107,950

Income limits for all Virginia counties

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