2026 Section 8 Income Limits for Berkeley County, WV

Median Income: $96,400 (annual) • Effective: 2026-05-01

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Berkeley County?

To qualify for a Section 8 voucher in Berkeley County, WV, a household generally must earn no more than the Very Low Income (50%) limit for its size: $33,750 for one person or $48,200 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 $96,400.

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	$20,250
2	$23,150
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	$33,750
2	$38,600
3	$43,400
4	$48,200
5	$52,100
6	$55,950
7	$59,800
8	$63,650

Low Income (80%) Limits

Annual household income limits by household size.

Household Size	Limit (Annual)
1	$54,000
2	$61,700
3	$69,400
4	$77,100
5	$83,300
6	$89,450
7	$95,650
8	$101,800

Income limits for all West Virginia counties

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