2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Polk County, WI

Median Income: $97,800 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Polk County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Polk County, WI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $34,250 for one person or $48,900 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 $97,800.

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	$20,550
2	$23,500
3	$27,320
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	$34,250
2	$39,150
3	$44,050
4	$48,900
5	$52,850
6	$56,750
7	$60,650
8	$64,550

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$54,800
2	$62,600
3	$70,450
4	$78,250
5	$84,550
6	$90,800
7	$97,050
8	$103,300

Income limits for all Wisconsin counties

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