2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Orange County, VA

Median Income: $113,700 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Orange County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Orange County, VA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $39,800 for one person or $56,850 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 — $34,100 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 $113,700.

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	$23,900
2	$27,300
3	$30,700
4	$34,100
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	$39,800
2	$45,500
3	$51,200
4	$56,850
5	$61,400
6	$65,950
7	$70,500
8	$75,050

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$63,700
2	$72,800
3	$81,900
4	$90,950
5	$98,250
6	$105,550
7	$112,800
8	$120,100

Income limits for all Virginia counties

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