2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Thurston County, WA

Median Income: $122,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Thurston County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Thurston County, WA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $43,000 for one person or $61,400 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 — $36,850 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 $122,800.

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	$25,800
2	$29,500
3	$33,200
4	$36,850
5	$39,800
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	$43,000
2	$49,150
3	$55,300
4	$61,400
5	$66,350
6	$71,250
7	$76,150
8	$81,050

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$68,800
2	$78,600
3	$88,450
4	$98,250
5	$106,150
6	$114,000
7	$121,850
8	$129,700

Income limits for all Washington counties

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