2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Spokane County, WA

Median Income: $110,500 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Spokane County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Spokane County, WA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $38,700 for one person or $55,250 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 — $33,150 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 $110,500.

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	$23,250
2	$26,550
3	$29,850
4	$33,150
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	$38,700
2	$44,200
3	$49,750
4	$55,250
5	$59,700
6	$64,100
7	$68,550
8	$72,950

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$61,900
2	$70,750
3	$79,600
4	$88,400
5	$95,500
6	$102,550
7	$109,650
8	$116,700

Income limits for all Washington counties

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