2026 Section 8 Income Limits for La Crosse County, WI

Median Income: $105,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in La Crosse County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in La Crosse County, WI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $37,050 for one person or $52,900 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 — $33,000 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 $105,800.

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	$22,250
2	$25,400
3	$28,600
4	$33,000
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	$37,050
2	$42,350
3	$47,650
4	$52,900
5	$57,150
6	$61,400
7	$65,600
8	$69,850

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$59,300
2	$67,750
3	$76,200
4	$84,650
5	$91,450
6	$98,200
7	$105,000
8	$111,750

Income limits for all Wisconsin counties

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