2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Pierce County, WA

Median Income: $127,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Pierce County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Pierce County, WA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $44,600 for one person or $63,650 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 — $38,200 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 $127,300.

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	$26,750
2	$30,600
3	$34,400
4	$38,200
5	$41,300
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	$44,600
2	$50,950
3	$57,300
4	$63,650
5	$68,750
6	$73,850
7	$78,950
8	$84,050

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$71,300
2	$81,500
3	$91,700
4	$101,850
5	$110,000
6	$118,150
7	$126,300
8	$134,450

Income limits for all Washington counties

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