2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Waukesha County, WI

Median Income: $108,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Waukesha County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Waukesha County, WI, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $37,950 for one person or $54,200 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 $108,400.

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	$22,750
2	$26,000
3	$29,250
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	$37,950
2	$43,400
3	$48,800
4	$54,200
5	$58,550
6	$62,900
7	$67,250
8	$71,550

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$60,700
2	$69,400
3	$78,050
4	$86,700
5	$93,650
6	$100,600
7	$107,550
8	$114,450

Income limits for all Wisconsin counties

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