2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Benton County, WA

Median Income: $105,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Benton County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Benton County, WA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $36,900 for one person or $52,700 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 $105,400.

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	$22,150
2	$25,300
3	$28,450
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	$36,900
2	$42,200
3	$47,450
4	$52,700
5	$56,950
6	$61,150
7	$65,350
8	$69,600

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$59,050
2	$67,450
3	$75,900
4	$84,300
5	$91,050
6	$97,800
7	$104,550
8	$111,300

Income limits for all Washington counties

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