2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Dane County, WI

Median Income: $135,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Dane County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Dane County, WI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $47,400 for one person or $67,650 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 — $40,600 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 $135,300.

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	$28,450
2	$32,500
3	$36,550
4	$40,600
5	$43,850
6	$47,100
7	$50,350
8	$55,720

Very Low Income (50%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$47,400
2	$54,150
3	$60,900
4	$67,650
5	$73,100
6	$78,500
7	$83,900
8	$89,300

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$74,800
2	$85,450
3	$96,150
4	$106,800
5	$115,350
6	$123,900
7	$132,450
8	$141,000

Income limits for all Wisconsin counties

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