2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Walworth County, WI

Median Income: $118,900 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Walworth County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Walworth County, WI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $41,650 for one person or $59,450 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 — $35,650 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 $118,900.

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	$25,000
2	$28,550
3	$32,100
4	$35,650
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	$41,650
2	$47,600
3	$53,550
4	$59,450
5	$64,250
6	$69,000
7	$73,750
8	$78,500

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$66,600
2	$76,100
3	$85,600
4	$95,100
5	$102,750
6	$110,350
7	$117,950
8	$125,550

Income limits for all Wisconsin counties

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