2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Mason County, WA

Median Income: $107,600 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Mason County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Mason County, WA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $37,700 for one person or $53,800 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 $107,600.

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 $22,650
2 $25,850
3 $29,100
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 $37,700
2 $43,050
3 $48,450
4 $53,800
5 $58,150
6 $62,450
7 $66,750
8 $71,050

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size Limit (Annual)
1 $60,300
2 $68,900
3 $77,500
4 $86,100
5 $93,000
6 $99,900
7 $106,800
8 $113,700

Income limits for all Washington counties

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