2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Richmond County, VA

Median Income: $97,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Richmond County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Richmond County, VA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $33,050 for one person or $47,200 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 $97,500.

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	$19,850
2	$22,650
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	$33,050
2	$37,800
3	$42,500
4	$47,200
5	$51,000
6	$54,800
7	$58,550
8	$62,350

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$52,850
2	$60,400
3	$67,950
4	$75,500
5	$81,550
6	$87,600
7	$93,650
8	$99,700

Income limits for all Virginia counties

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