2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Snohomish County, WA

Median Income: $164,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Snohomish County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Snohomish County, WA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $57,550 for one person or $82,200 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 — $49,300 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 $164,400.

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	$34,550
2	$39,450
3	$44,400
4	$49,300
5	$53,250
6	$57,200
7	$61,150
8	$65,100

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$57,550
2	$65,800
3	$74,000
4	$82,200
5	$88,800
6	$95,400
7	$101,950
8	$108,550

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$81,700
2	$93,350
3	$105,000
4	$116,650
5	$126,000
6	$135,350
7	$144,650
8	$154,000

Income limits for all Washington counties

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