2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Kenosha County, WI

Median Income: $117,300 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Kenosha County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Kenosha County, WI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $41,100 for one person or $58,650 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 — $35,200 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 $117,300.

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	$24,650
2	$28,200
3	$31,700
4	$35,200
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	$41,100
2	$46,950
3	$52,800
4	$58,650
5	$63,350
6	$68,050
7	$72,750
8	$77,450

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$65,700
2	$75,100
3	$84,500
4	$93,850
5	$101,400
6	$108,900
7	$116,400
8	$123,900

Income limits for all Wisconsin counties

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