2026 Section 8 Income Limits for St. Thomas, VI

Median Income: $69,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in St. Thomas?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in St. Thomas, VI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $30,900 for one person or $44,100 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 — $26,450 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 $69,600.

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	$18,550
2	$21,200
3	$23,850
4	$26,450
5	$28,600
6	$30,700
7	$32,800
8	$34,950

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$30,900
2	$35,300
3	$39,700
4	$44,100
5	$47,650
6	$51,200
7	$54,700
8	$58,250

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$49,400
2	$56,450
3	$63,550
4	$70,550
5	$76,200
6	$81,850
7	$87,500
8	$93,150

Income limits for all Virgin Islands counties

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