2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Whatcom County, WA

Median Income: $123,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Whatcom County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Whatcom County, WA, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $41,700 for one person or $59,600 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 — $35,750 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 $123,300.

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	$25,050
2	$28,600
3	$32,200
4	$35,750
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	$41,700
2	$47,700
3	$53,650
4	$59,600
5	$64,400
6	$69,150
7	$73,950
8	$78,700

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$66,750
2	$76,300
3	$85,850
4	$95,350
5	$103,000
6	$110,650
7	$118,250
8	$125,850

Income limits for all Washington counties

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