2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Skamania County, WA

Median Income: $128,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Skamania County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Skamania County, WA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $44,950 for one person or $64,150 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 — $38,500 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 $128,300.

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	$26,950
2	$30,800
3	$34,650
4	$38,500
5	$41,600
6	$44,700
7	$50,040
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$44,950
2	$51,350
3	$57,750
4	$64,150
5	$69,300
6	$74,450
7	$79,550
8	$84,700

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$71,900
2	$82,150
3	$92,400
4	$102,650
5	$110,900
6	$119,100
7	$127,300
8	$135,500

Income limits for all Washington counties

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